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I 


THE 


COMPRISING 


ORIGINAL  DESIGIS  OF  COUITRY  EESIDEWCES,  &c. 

The  style  of  this  design  is  Italian,  the  peculiarities  of  which  the  Architects,  Messrs.  Ritch 
«&  Grey,  of  New  York,  have  here  displayed  without  sacrificing  either  fitness  or  convenience  ; — A 
style  peculiarly  adapted  to  Villas  and  Country  Seats,  its  full  projections  and  expressive  parts 
producing  an  effect  both  bold  and  pleasing.  Founded  on  the  Roman,  its  characteristic  traits 
were  developed  and  matured  in  Italy,  in  the  14th,  15th,  and  16th  Centuries.  Surrounded  by 
the  splendid  remains  of  Classic  Buildings,  Palladio  and  his  predecessors  thus  borrowed  their 
finest  features  for  a  class  of  Structures  more  congenial  to  a  new  condition  of  society :  Hence 
the  resemblance  in  some  respects  between  the  two. 

Relics  of  ancient  rural  Architecture  are  too  few  and  imperfect  to  enable  us  to  determine 
how  near  they  were  allied  to  such  edifices  as  the  Villa  Giulia  and  domestic  dwelhngs  by  Pal- 
ladio and  others ;  but  the  Public  Works  of  the  immortal  Cily  still  extant — her  Temples,  Thea- 
tres and  Baths — sufficiently  indicate  the  origin  of  the  modern  style,  which  is  as  readily  distin- 
guished from  the  other,  as  the  Grecian  from  the  Egyptian. 

The  adaptation  of  the  Italian  to  public  and  massive  structures  may  be  of  questionable  pro- 
priety, but  for  Country  residences  and  ornate  villas  it  is  singularly  appropriate,  besides  affording 
ample  range  to  combine  the  useful  with  the  beautiful. 


PLATE  I. 

A  Perspective  view  shoAving  the  entrance  front  and  one  side  of  the  building. 

PLATE  II. 

The  garden  front  and  side  elevations.    The  heights  of  each  story  are  given  in  section. 

PLATE  III. 

The  first  and  second  story  plans,  with  a  plan  of  the  "  look-out'',  or  tower.  The  dimensions  of  each  apart- 
ment are  given  and  the  thickness  of  walls  and  partitions  mentioned  in  the  annexed  specification. 

PLATE  IV. 

Dktails.— Fig.  1.  Principal  cornice  and  bracketts.  Fig.  2.  Verandah  post,  cap,  cornice  and  bracketts. 
Fig.  3.  Architrave  trimming  for  first  story. — 4.  Architrave  trimming  for  second  story. — Fig.  5.  Base  for 
first  story. — Fig.  6.  Base  for  second  story. — Fig.  7.  Cornice  for  first  story. — Fig.  8.  Cornice  for  second  story. 
— Fig.  9.  Balcony. 

Estimate,  $3,800. 


CAEPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

FOR  DIMENSIONS  SEE  THE  DRAWINGS. 


Timber. 


Windows. 


Roof, 
Cornices 

and 
Siding'. 


Floors. 

Base. 
Doors. 


Stairs. 


Closets. 


Verandali, 
Porcli. 


Balconies. 


Painting:. 


Claziuff. 


The  posts  5  by  8,  sills  5  by  8,  interties  4  by  9,  beams  3  by  9,  trimmer  beams  4  by  9,  all  placed 
20  inches  from  centres,  plates  5  by  8,  hip  and  valley  rafters  6  by  8,  other  rafters  3  by  6,  all  placed 
3  feet  from  centres,  braces  4  by  6,  studding  done  with  3  by  4  joist,  placed  16  inches  from 
centres,  door  and  window  posts  4  by  6 ;  Exterior  walls  filled  in  with  brick  (by  mason)  ferred  off 
with  strips  of  plank  16  inches  from  centres ;  CeiUngs  cross  ferred,  all  of  first  quality  Eastern  white 
pine,  mill  sawed,  the  joist  and  ferring  of  hemlock.  1st  and  2d  story  floor  prepared  for  deafening, 
each  tier  of  beams  cross  bridged. 


For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings,  the  sash  all  Ij 
hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  bolt  and  knob  latch. 


inch  thick,  made  as  a  French  sash, 


The  roof  planked  with  sound  plank  and  covered  with  first  quality  one  cross  tin,  soldered,  4  inch 
tin  leaders,  Cornices  as  shown  on  elevation  formed  on  bracketts,  lined  with  tin,  bracketts  under 
cornice  sawed  out  of  3^  inch  stuff",  siding  to  be  done  with  |  inch  tongued  and  grooved  clear  boards 
in  white  lead  all  flush,  corner  boards  <fcc.  Architrave  trimmings  to  the  outside  of  windows  on 
timber  sills. 

The  first  story  floor  to  be  laid  with  narrow  clear  I5  inch  white  pine  plank  ;  the  second  story  floor 
with  good  quality  1^  inch  white  pine  plank  usual  width,  all  to  be  mill  worked  and  well  nailed. 

Neat  plank  base  with  moulding  in  each  story,  board  base  in  closets. 

•  The  entrance  door  2  thick  with  fan  light,  the  other  doors  in  first  story  1|  inches  thick,  hung  with 
butts  and  fastened  with  mortice  locks,  porcelain  furniture.  The  doors  and  windows  of  first  story  to 
be  trimmed  with  7  inch  Architraves  on  bead  grounds,  band  and  crown  mouldings.  The  doors  in 
the  2nd  story  to  be  made  If  inch  thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim  locks, 
mineral  furniture. 

The  doors  and  windows  in  2nd  story  trimmed  with  6  inch  Architraves  on  bead  grounds,  band 
mouldings,  the  windows  trimmed  to  the  floor  with  panel  backs,  outside  panel  shutters  to  each  win- 
dow in  1st  story  well  hung  and  fastened.  Green  Venetian  blinds  to  each  window  above  the  1st 
story — a  pair  of  beval  cellar  doors,  with  checks,  padlock,  <fcc. 

The  steps  1^  inch;  rises,  1  inch  white  pine,  with  coves,  bracketts,  &c.  moulded  4  inch  rail,  2^ 
inch  turned  banisters,  8  inch  newills  of  black  walnut  well  varnished.  Step  ladder  from  the  1st  story 
to  cellar,  enclosed  at  top. 

• 

The  closets  fully  shelved,  clothes  hooks,  pins  <fcc. 

As  shown  on  drawings,  well  timbered,  the  floor  and  ceiling  of  narrow  plank,  steps  Georgia  pine, 
all  clear  stuff. 

Locust  timber  5  inches  square  well  secured  turned  banisters,  timber  rail,  bracketts  sawed  out  of 
4  inch  stuff",  all  well  put  up. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  also  the  floor  of  verandah  and  porch,  also  all  the  roofs  to  be 
painted  two  coats  of  pure  white  lead  in  oil,  the  foundation  above  ground  to  be  painted  two  coats  of 
stone  colour. 

The  glass  throughout  the  first  story,  double  thickness  Winslow,  the  residue  of  glass,  American 
cylinder.  • 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 


Big-giug.  Cellar  due  out  and  the  earth  to  be  levelled  around  the  Imilding. 


Founttation 
walls. 


Base  course  2  feet  6  inches  wide  of  large  flat  stones,  the  top  of  base  course  8  inches  below  thp 
cellar  floor,  from  base  course  the  walls  will  be  18  inches  thick  up  to  the  first  tier  of  beanis,  so  mucK 
of  wall  as  shows  above  ground  will  be  faced  with  hard  brick,  foundation  for  chimneys  and  partitions, 
one  flight  cellar  steps,  all  of  blue  stone. 

Brick  work.  The  partitions  in  cellar  built  in  piers  and  arches,  all  8  inches  thick,  chimneys  as  shown  on  plan, 
built  of  hard  brick,  topping  out  to  be  of  Newhurgh  brick  laid  in  cement,  piers  of  12  inches  under 
porch  and  verandah  columns.    The  exterior  walls  to  be  filled  in  with  salmon  brick  on  edge. 

Browu  Stone     Mantel  to  kitchen  fire  J)lace.   Caps  to  chimneys,  water  table,  5  inches  rise  around  the  building  at 
1st  story  floor,  sills  to  cellar  windows  all  Connecticut  stone  tooled. 
Cellar  paved  with  round  stone,  blue  stone  hearth  to  kitchen  fire  place,  one  set  of  cellar  steps. 

piasteriuK.  rp^^^  -j^gj.  gnd  stories  to  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats,  the  last  coat  hard  finish,  neat  Cor- 
nice in  each  story.  One  row  of  enrichments  and  small  flower  in  Parlor,  Dining  room  and  Hall ;  all 
to  be  done  with  the  best  Thomaston  lime  and  sand  mortar,  sound  hair,  good  plaster,  &c.  two  floors 
deafened. 

Iron  work.       Crane  to  kitchen  fire-place,  bars  to  cellar,  windows  painted  two  coats. 

"el?**  Two  mantels  in  1st  story  to  cost  25  dollars  with  grates  to  cost  10  dollars.  Three  in  the  2nd  story 

to  cost  20  dollars,  with  grates  to  cost  8  dollars  all  exclusive  of  setting. 

HatcriaiB.       The  materials  all  to  be  of  good  quality,  the  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and  workman 
like  manner. 


Builders  in  any  part  of  the  Country,  can  make  an  accurate  estimate  for  the  design  in  this  num 
ber  from  the  accompaning  Plans  and  Specifications. 


SIDL  ELEVATION. 


The  selection  of  designs  by  those  about  to  build  Country  Residences  is  commonly  attended 
with  embarrassment  and  always  with  expense.  When  furnished  by  Professional  men  from 
general  ideas  communicated  by  Proprietors,  they  are  seldom  satisfactory.  The  American 
Architect  by  furnishing  a  collection  of  designs  adapted  to  all  tastes  and  means,  will  remove 
every  difficulty  in  the  choice,  and  save  money  expended  on  Plans  of  no  use.  It  will  ftirnish  12 
Elevations,  Plans  and  Specifications  in  each  year,  at  a  price  not  exceeding  one  seventh  of  the 
usual  charge  for  one. 

If  the  cost  only  of  a  building  be  considered,  it  is  always  desirable  to  adopt  a  design  that  is 
tasteful,  since  the  amount  of  materials  is  the  same  for  one  devoid  of  taste.  It  is  the  form  into 
wliich  the  materials  are  thrown  that  constitutes  the  difference  between  an  unsightly  and  a 
handsome  dwelHng;  while  every  one  when  erected  remains  a  proof  of  the  owners' judgment  or 
want  of  it. 

Every  handsome  residence  adds  value,  to  the  grounds  attached  to  it;  hence  the  importance  of 
having  such,  by  those  who  invest  capital  in  this  species  of  property. 

With  regard  to  utility;  the  proper  distribution  of  the  apartments  and  their  adaptation  to  the 
purposes  intended  is  the  most  important  point  to  be  attended  to,  and  they  are  governed  by  the 
Plans. 

Embellishments  should  be  useful,  seldom  ornamental  merely.  An  illustration  of  this  remark 
will  be  seen  in  the  present  design  where  the  verge  boarding  at  the  gable  end,  answers  the 
purpose  of  a  plain  strip  or  common  moulding,  &lc. 

The  Embellishments  here  introduced  are  characteristic  of  the  Gothic  style  which  harmonizes 
so  picturesquely  both  in  the  Cottage,  and  stately  Mansion. 


P  L  A  T  E  V. 

A  Perspective  view,  showing  the  entrance  front  and  one  side  of  the  building. 

PLATE  VI. 

Front  and  side  elevations.    The  heights  of  each  story  are  given  in  the  carpenters  specification. 

PLATE  VII. 

The  first  and  second  story  plans. 

P  L  A  T  E  V  I  I  I. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  Principal  Cornice  and  Tracery.— Fig.  2.  Verandah  Post,  Cornice,  <fcc. — Fig.  3.  Plas- 
ter Cornice  for  first  story. — Fig.  4.  Plaster  Cornice  for  second  story. — Fig.  5.  Base  for  first  story. — Figs  6. 
Base  for  second  story. — Fig.  7.  Architrave  trimming  for  first  story. — Fig.  8.  Architrave  trimming  for  second 
story. — Fig.  9.  Balcony. 

Estimate  $3,500. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Partitions. 
Ferrins. 


Windows. 


Roof, 

Cornices 

and 
Siding:. 


Floors. 


Base. 


Doors, 

and 
Trimming's. 


Stairs. 

Closets. 
Vcrandali. 

Balconies. 
Painting:. 

Clazin^. 


FOR  DIMENSIONS,  SEE  THE  DRAWINGS. 

(/ELLAii  7  feet,  first  slory  9  feet,,  second  story  7  feet  at  eaves  and  14  feet  at  the  peak;  all  in  the 
clear;  second  story  ferred  down  level,  making  it  8  feet  high. 

The  posts  4  by  8,  sills  4  by  8,  interties  3  by  9,  beams  3  by  9,  trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  4  by 
9;  all  placed  20  inches  from  centres;  braces  4  by  6 ;  studding  done  with  3  by  4  joist,  placed 
16  inches  from  centres.  All  of  sound,  seasoned.  Mill  sawed  Northern  white  pine  ;  each  tier  of 
beams  cross  bridg-^id,  with  wall  strips.    1st  and  2d  story  floor  prepared  for  deafening. 

The  partitions  11  set  with  3  by  4  joist,  placed  16  inches  from  centres  ;  door  and  window  posts 
4  by  6 ;  loose  fcrring  for  ceiling.  Exterior  walls  ferred  off  with  stripes  of  plank  16  inches  from 
centres.  Ceiling  of  second  story  to  be  ferred  down  level  with  joisti»and  strips  of  plank;  all  to  be  of 
hemlock  well  nailed. 

For  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings;  the  sash  all  1|  inch  thick,  made  as  French  sash,  hung 
with  butts  and  fastened  with  bolts  and  knob  latch. 

The  Roof  planked  with  sound  Hemlock  plank,  and  covered  Avitli  best  pine  shingles,  laid  6| 
inches  to  the  weather  and  well  nailed  :  4  inch  tin  leaders.  Cornice  as  shown  on  Elevations.  The 
gutters,  valleys,  and  around  chimneys  lined  with  lead.  The  siding  to  be  done  with  |  inch,  narrow 
clear  white  pine  boards,  rabbeted  so  as  to  show  |  inch  on  under  side,  put  on  in  courses  and  well 
nailed  :  corner  boards,  vLc. 

The  first  story  floor  to  be  laid  with  clear  1^  inch  white  pine  plank;  the  second  story  floor  laid 
with  good  white  pine  1^  inch  plank,  in  courses  ;  all  Mill  worked,  tongued  and  grooved,  and  to 
be  well  nailed. 

Neat  plank  base  with  moulding  in  each  story,  board  base  in  closets. 

The  entrance  door  1|  inch  thick  with  side  and  fanlight,  the  other  doors  in  first  story  1^  inch 
thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  Mortice  locks,  mineral  knobs  and  escutcheons ;  The  doors 
in  second  scory  to  be  li  inch  thick  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rimlocks,  brass  furni- 
ture. The  first  and  second  story  doors  and  windows  to  be  trimmed  with  Architraves  on  bead 
grounds,  see  plate  4,  windows  trimmed  to  the  floor  with  panels,  backs  &c ;  outside  1^  inch  panel 
shutters  to  each  window  in  first  story,  inside  shutters  to  Bay  window  all  well  hung  and  fastened. 

Venetian  blinds  to  each  window  in  second  story,  a  pair  of  bevel  cellar  doors,  with  cheeks,  hung 
with  hinges  and  fastened  with  padlock. 

The  steps  1^  inch,  risers  1  inch,  with  coves,  brackets  &c.  all  of  clear  white  pine,  round  3  inch  rail, 
1|  inch  turned  banisters,  6  inch  newel,  all  of  the  best  mahogany  well  varnished  ;  step  ladder  from 
the  first  story  to  cellar,  enclosed  at  the  top. 

The  closets  and  wardrobes  fully  shelved,  clothes  pins  &c  :  dresser  in  kitchen. 

As  shown  on  the  drawings,  well  timbered  the  floor  of  narrow  clear  1;^  inch  white  pine  plank  ;  the 
rafters  planed  and  the  roof  to  be  of  tongued  and  grooved  plank  planed  on  under  side,  and  covered 
with  one  cross  tin — aU  to  be  of  clear  white  pine — side  porch  as  shown  on  plan. 

Locust  timber  5  inches  square,  well  secured  to  wall  moulded  timber  rail,  brackets,  for  particulars 
see  plate  8. 

AU  the  wood  work  usnnlly  painted,  also  the  floor,  ceiling,  rafters  and  tin  roof,  of  verandah  to  be 
painted  two  coats  of  pure  white  lead  in  oil ;  the  exterior  from  the  ground  to  the  water  table  will  be 
in  imitation  of  stone  sanded. 

The  glass  in  first  story  double  thickness  Winslow,  the  residue  of  glass,  American  cylinder  all 
well  selected. 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 

i>ig:s:ing:.  Cellar  excavated  and  the  earth  to  be  leveled  around  the  Building. 

Foundation      Base  course  2  feet  6  inches  wide  of  large  flat  stones,  the  top  of  base  course  6  inches  below  the 

walls.  ' 

cellar  floor,  from  the  base  course  the  walls  will  be  18  inches  tliick  up  to  the  first  story  floor  ;  that 
portion  of  exterior  wall  that  is  ahove  ground  will  be  faced  with  hard  brick,  foundation  for  chimneys 
&c— all  to  be  of  good  hard  stone,  laid  in  best  lime  and  sand  mortar. 

Brick  work.  The  partitions  in  cellar  built  in  piers  and  arches,  all  8  inches  thick,  chimneys  as  shown  on  plans 
built  of  hard  brick,  topping  out  of  Newbnrgh  brick  laid  in  cement ;  piers  of  12  inches  square  under 
the  Verandah  columns.  Exterior  walls  filled  in  with  brick  on  edge  ;  all  laid  in  best  lime  and  sand 
mortar. 

Brown  Stone  Mantel  to  kitchen  fire  place.  Caps  to  chimneys  ;  water  table,  5  inches  rise  around  the  building  at 
1st  story  floor  ;  sills  to  cellar  windows  all  of  Connecticut  stone  tooled. 

Cellar  paved  with  round  stone,  blue  stone  hearth  to  kitchen  fire  place,  one  set  of  cellar  steps. 

Ironwork.  Crane  to  kitchen  fire-place,  I  inch  round  bars  to  cellar  windows,  clamps  for  chimney  caps ;  all 
painted  two  coats. 

Plastering.      The  1st  and  2nd  stories  to  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats,  the  last  coat  hard  finish,  neat  cor- 
nice in  each  story  (see  plate  8)  small  flower  in  Drawing  room.  Parlor,  Dining  room  and  Hall — all  to 
be  done  witli  the  best  R.  I.  lime,  sharp  sand,  sound  hair,  best  croton  plaster,  (kc. ;  two  floors  • 
deafened  with  common  mortar. 

MarMeman-  Three  mantels  in  1st  story  to  cost  20  dollars,  with  grates  to  cost  8  dollars.  Four  in  the  2nd  story 
to  cost  15  dollars,  with  grates  to  cost  6  dollars  all  exclusive  of  setting. 

materials.  -^pj^g  niaterials  throughout  to  be  of  good  quality.  The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and 
workmanlike  manner. 


* 


PLATE  f>. 


/"/.A  '/'A' 


• 


Of  the  diversity  of  human  dwelhngs  whether  marked  by  elegance,  convenience  or  utility,  or 
by  the  want  of  them,  none  can  compare  in  National  importance  and  Philosophical  interest  with 
The  Farm  House — The  Homestead  of  our  species. 

A  triple  value  attaches  to  that  class  of  men  which  feeds  all  others.  With  primeval  Farmere 
mans  social  faculties  were  first  unfolded.  With  them  society  began :  and  among  whatever  peo- 
ple its  shaft  has  become  polished  and  its  capital  enriched,  it  still  rests  on  the  cultivators  of  the 
soil.  So,  of  their  profession,  Agriculture  is  the  great  Parent  of  the  Arts,  while  its  prepared 
products  will  forever  be  the  most  essential  of  all  manufactures.  Then  it  was  in  their  dwellings 
that  Architecture  itself  had  its  birth :  it  was  they  who  first  abandoned  the  Tent  with  Pastoral 
life,  and  began  to  devise  and  construct,  fixed  and  prominent  abodes. 

To  Farmer's  Homes  this  work  is  designed  to  give  especial  attention.  To  make  it  as  popular 
and  useful  as  possible,  specimens  of  the  simplest,  and  cheapest  will  be  brought  forward.  The 
subject  of  our  present  number  is  a  substantial  Dwelling.  It  is  plain  and  spacious  and  adapted 
to  meet  the  wants  of  a  retired  Merchant  or  opulent  Agriculturist.  The  principal  ornaments  are 
the  Cornice  and  Porch. 

We  wish  it  to  be  borne  in  nund,  that  Avhere  divisions  of  the  Floors  are  not  precisely  what 
may  be  desired,  the  Plans  are  without  prejudice  to  the  Design,  susceptible  of  modifications. 

The  Estimates  we  give  are  based  on  New  York  prices,  including  the  best  materials,  workman- 
ship and  finish.  There  is  no  doubt  that  in  many  parts  of  the  country,  they  may  be  materially 
diminished  in  every  one  of  these  respects — even  to  the  extent  of  one  half 


P  L  A  T  E   1  X. 

Perspective  view  showing  the  Entrance  Front  and  side  Elevations. 

PLATE  X  . 

Front  a'nd  side  Elevations. — The  height  of  each  story  are  given  in  the  Carpenter's  specification. 

PLATE  XI. 

First  and  second  story  Plans. 

PLATE  XII. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  Princi{)al  Cornice  and  Bracket. — Fig.  2.  Piazza  Column,  Cornioe,  Bracket,  <fcc. — Fig.  3. 
Chimnev  piece  for  First  story. 

Estimate  $3,3J0. 


# 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 


Diersintr*  Cellar  excavated  and  the  earth  to  be  leveled  around  the  Building. 

Foaudauou      Base  course  2  feet  6  inches  wide  of  laree  flat  stones,  the  top  of  base  course  6  inches  below  the 

wa.lls« 

cellar  floor,  from  the  base  course  the  walls  will  be  18  inches  thick  up  to  the  first  story  floor  ;  that 
portion  of  exterior  wall  that  is  above  ground  will  be  faced  with  hard  brick,  foundation  for  chinuieys 
&.C — all  to  be  of  good  hard  stone,  laid  in  best  lime  and  sand  mortar. 

Brick  work.  The  partitions  in  cellar  buih  in  piers  and  arches,  all  8  inches  thick,  chimneys  as  shown  on  plans 
built  of  hard  brick,  topping  out  of  Newburgh  brick  laid  in  cement ;  piers  of  12  inches  square  under 
the  Verandah  columns.  Exterior  walls  filled  in  with  brick  on  edge  ;  all  laid  in  best  lime  and  sand 
mortar. 

Brown  Stone    Mantel  to  kitchen  fire  place.  Caps  to  chimneys  ;  water  table,  5  inches  rise  around  the  building  at 
1st  story  floor  ;  sills  to  cellar  windows  all  of  Connecticut  stone  tooled. 
Cellar  paved  with  round  stone,  blue  stone  hearth  to  kitchen  fire  place,  one  set  of  cellar  steps. 


Iron  work. 


Crane  to  kitchen  fire-place,  |  inch  round  bars  to  cellar  windows,  clamps  for  chimney  caps  ;  all 
painted  two  coats. 


Piasteriuff.  The  1st  and  2nd  stories  to  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats,  the  last  coat  hard  finish,  neat  cor- 
nice in  each  story  (see  plate  8)  small  flower  in  Drawing  room,  Parlor,  Dining  room  and  Hall — all  to 
be  done  with  the  best  R.  I.  lime,  sharp  sand,  sound  hair,  best  croton '  plaster,  &.c. ;  two  floors 
deafened  with  common  mortar. 

"^jjie  man-  Three  mantels  in  1st  story  to  cost  20  dollars,  with  grates  to  cost  8  dollars.  Four  in  the  2nd  story 
to  cost  15  dollars,  with  grates  to  cost  6  dollars  all  exclusive  of  setting. 

Bateriais.  he  materials  throughout  to  be  of  good  quality.    The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and 

workmanlike  manner. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Wixidoics. 


Roof. 


Floors. 


Base. 

Doors 

and 
Trimmings. 


Stair  M. 


Closets. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

[FOR  DIMENSIONS,  SEE  THE  DRAWINGS.] 

Cellar  7  feet,  first  story  10  feet,  second  story  eight  feet  6  inches — cock  loft  1  foot  at  the  eaves, 
and  8  feet  in  the  centre,  all  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear. 

The  posts  4  by  7,  sills  4  by  7,  interties  3  by  8,  beams  3  by  8,  trimmers  and  trimmer 
beams  4  by  8,  all  placed  24  inches  from  centres  ;  braces  4  by  6,  studding  done  with  3  by  4  joist, 
all  placed  16  inches  from  centres  ;  first  and  second  tier  of  beams  cross  bridged  with  wall  strips,  hip 
rafters  5  by  7,  common  rafters  3  by  6,  all  placed  3  feet  from  centres,  plates  4  by  7  inches,  door  and 
window  studs  to  be  doubled.  The  interior  partitions  set  with  3  by  4  joist,  16  inches  from  centres, 
the  centre  partition  to  be  well  braced— loose  ferring  for  ceilings.  The  timber  to  be  of  good  sound 
mill  sawed  Eastern  white  pine— the  joist  and  ferring  'to  be  of  good  hemlock,  and  all  to  be  well 
framed,  oak  or  locust  pins  throughout. 

For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings,  the  sash  all  U  inches  thick,  box  frames,  first  story 
double  hung  with  hemp  cord,  weights  and  patent  puUies— second  story  and  out  building  to  have 
patent  style  fastening,  on  each  sash. 

The  roof  planked  with  sound  hemlock  plank,  laid  with  an  inch  space  or  joint  between  each,  and 
covered  with  best  quality  bunch  pine  shingles,  laid  6^  inches  to  the  weather,  and  well  nailed ; 
4  inch  tin  leaders,  cornice  as  shown  on  elevations.  The  gutters  and  around  chimneys  lined  with 
2^  pound  sheet  lead. 

The  siding  to  be  done  with  good  quality  |  inch  white  pine  boards,  rabbeted  so  as  to  show  a  inch 
on  under  side,  put  on  in  courses,  not  over  8  inches  wide,  bead  corner  boards  &c.,  all  to  be  free  from 
black  or  loose  knots,  and  to  be  well  nailed. 

The  first  and  second  story  floor  including  milk  room,  pantry  and  passage  to  be  laid  with  first 
quality  merchantable  mill  worked,  tongued  and  grooved  IJ  inch  white  pine  plank,  of  the  usual 
width  laid  in  courses,  and  well  nailed — and  all  well  seasoned  and  free -from  black  or  loose  knots. 
The  floor  of  cock  loft  to  be  laid  with  good  rough  plank — well  nailed. 

Neat  plank  base  with  moulding  in  each  story,  board  base  in  closets,  milk  room,  <fec. 

The  entrance  doors  1|  inches  thick  with  fanlight  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim- 
locks  and  bolts.  The  doors  in  first  story  1|  inches  thick  double  faced,  6  panels,  hung  with  butts 
and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks.  The  doors  in  second  story  1|  inches  thick  single  faced, 
4  panels,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks,  all  the  locks  to  have  brass  furniture 
and  together  with  butts  to  be  of  best  American  manufacture. 

The  door  and  windows  in  first  story  will  be  trimmed  with  6  inch  bead  casings  with  band 
moulding — the  second  story,  do, — trimmed  with  5  inch  bead  casings  with  band  moulding,  the  first 
story  windows  trimmed  to  the  floor,  with  panel  backs,  the  second  story  windows  trimmed 
on  plank  sills,  with  neal  facia — outside  panel  1|  inch  shutters  to  each  window  in  first  story,  made 
and  hung  in  the  best  manner — green  Venetian  blinds  to  each  window  in  second  story  well 
hmig  and  fastened. 

One  pair  of  batten  wood  house  doors  hung  with  large  wrought  hinges  and  fastened  with  centre 
bar  and  large  hooks  on  inside ;  one  pair  of  bevel  batten  cellar  doors,  with  checks  &c.,  hung  with 
hinges  and  fastened  with  pad  lock. 

The  steps  1^  inch  thick,  risers  1  inch  thick,  with  coves,  all  clear  white  pine,  well  put  up 
and  timbered, — round  3  inch  rail  1\  inch  turned  banisters,  6  inch  newel,  all  of  Bay  wood, 
well  varnished  ;  step  ladder  from  first  story  to  cellar,  and  from  second  story  to  cock  loft,  each 
enclosed. 

* 

The  closets  to  be  fully  shelved,  clothes  pins  <fcc.,  milk  room  and  kitchen  pantry  fully  shelved. 


PLATE  10. 


FRONT  LLEVATIOIM. 


SIDE   EL  E  VAT  ION. 


I 


The  spirit  of  the  age  is  not  less  visible  in  the  overthrow  of  monopolies  of  knowledge  than 
in  sweeping  away  civil  and  political  abuses.  It  has  released  Science  from  a  sickly  seclusion  in 
cloisters,  and  sent  her  buoyant  and  smiling  abroad.  Instead  of  being  honored  as  of  yore  by  the 
initiated'  few,  slie  now  is  worshipped  in  the  cottage  and  workshop,  in  the  office  and  homestead. 
She  is  blessing  and  is  blessed  by  a  world.  Democracy  in  Philosophy,  as  in  Politics,  is  the  order 
and  creed  of  the  day.  No  hereditary  proprietors  to  claim  it  and  withhold  it  fi^om  others— no 
feudal  tenures  for  the  mind,  but  a  perfect  emergement  from  mental  as  from  physical  thraldom. 
The  highest  and  what  will  be  one  of  the  most  enduring  characteristics  of  our  day  is  the  popu- 
larization and  diffusion  of  useful  knowledge. 

Works  on  the  practical  application  of  Science  to  almost  every  department  of  human  pur- 
suits have  flowed  and  continue  to  flow  from  the  Press.  Architecture,  like  other  select 
branches,  has  been  confined  to  a  class. 

To  introduce  a  practical  work  on  Architecture  so  as  to  be  attractive  and  accessible  to  all, 
has  seldom  been  attempted.  A  publication,  containing  Designs  and  Plans  for  cheap  dwellings, 
although  desirable,  has  not  been  considered  sufficiently  exalted  for  the  employment  of  the 
Artist's  pencil. 

The  subject  of  this  number  is  illustrative  of  our  intention  to  produce  Designs,  the  cost  of 
which  shall  come  within  the  range  of  persons  possessing  small  means,  and  who  have  a  laudable 
desire  to  expend  the  fruits  of  their  industry  so  as  to  enable  them  to  be  "lords  of  their  own 
castles." 


PLATE  XIII. 

A  Perspective  View  showing  the  Entrance  Front  and  one  side  of  the  Building. 

PLATE  XIV. 

Front  and  side  Elevations.-For  the  height  of  each  story,  see  Carpenter's  Specification. 

PLATE  XV. 

The  first  and  second  story  Plans. 

DETAiLS.-Fig.  I.  Cornice  of  Main  House!^^'^^  cllice  of  Kitchen.-Fig.  3.  Principal  Room  Door 
Fig.  4.  Piazza  Column,  Cornice,  &c 

Estimate  $1,000. 


•4 


stories. 


Timber. 


Windows. 


Root. 


Siding. 


Floors. 


Dase. 


Doors 

and 
Trlmminsrs. 


Stairs. 


Piazza. 


mantels. 


Painting'. 

and 
Claz'ng:. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

[FOR  DIMENSIONS,  SEE  THE  DRAWINGS.] 

Cellar  under  Kitchen,  6  feet  6  inches;  first  story  9  feet;  second  story  7  feet  6  inches;  the 
roof  to  rise  2  feet  in  the  centre.    All  the  stories  to  be  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear. 

The  posts  3  by  6,  sills  4  by  6,  inter-ties  3  by  6,  beams  3  by  8,  trimmers  and  trimmer 
beams  4  by  8,  all  placed  24  inches  from  centres  ;  braces  3  by  6,  studding  done  with  3  by  4  hem- 
lock joist,  all  placed  16  inches  from  centres;  hip  rafters  3  by  6  inches,  other  rafters  3  by  4 ;  joist  all 
placed  30  inches  from  centres ;  plates  3  by  6  inches,  plank  ferring  between  each  beam  in  ceilings. 
The  timber  to  be  of  good  sound  mill  sawed  Eastern  pine,  well  framed,  hard  wood  pins  throughout. 

For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings  ;  the  sash  all  11  inches  thick,  box  frames;  first  story 
lower  sash  hung  with  hemp  cord,  weights  and  patent  pullies — second  story  and  kitchen  to  have 
patent  style  fastening,  on  lower  sash. 

Tlie  roof  planked  with  tongued  and  grooved  sound  1^  inch  plank,  well  nailed,  and  to  be  covered 
with  the  first  quality  common  tin,  soldered ;  gutters  lined  with  tin  ;  3  inch  tin  leaders  ;  cornices  as 
shown  on  drawings. 

The  siding  to  be  done  with  good  quality  f  inch  white  pine  boards,  rabbeted  so  as  to  show  |  inch 
on  under  edge,  put  on  in  courses,  of  the  usual  width,  bead  corner  boards,  <fcc. ;  all  to  be  free  from 
loose  knots,  and  to  be  well  nailed. 

The  floors  to  be  laid  with  first  quality  merchantable,  mill  worked,  planed,  tongued  and  grooved 
14  iuch  plank,  laid  in  courses  and  well  nailed ;  all  well  seasoned,  and  to  be  free  from  loose  knots. 

Six  inch  plank  bead  base  in  first  story ;  5  inch  board  bead  base  in  second  story. 

The  front  door  1|  inches  thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  bolts  and  6  inch  rim-lock. 
The  doors  in  parlor  1^  inches  thick,  double  faced,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim- 
locks.  The  other  doors  1^  inches  thick,  single  faced,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  5  inch 
rim-locks — doors  all  made  in  four  panels — locks,  bolts,  butts,  <fcc.  to  be  of  American  manufacture. 

The  doors  and  windows  in  parlor  and  hall  of  first  story  will  be  trimmed  with  5  inch  bead 
casings,  with  backing  and  moulding,  and  the  windows  trimmed  to  the  floor.  The  other  doors  and 
windows  throughout  will  be  trimmed  with  4|  inch  bead  casings,  and  the  windows  trimmed  on  a 
plank  sill — outside  panel  1|  inch  shutters  to  each  window  in  first  story  ;  green  blinds  to  each  win- 
dow in  second  story — all  to  be  well  hung  and  fastened.  One  pair  of  cellar  doors,  with  cheeks,  &c. ; 
hung  with  hinges.  ' 

The  steps  all  1|  inch  thick,  risers  1  inch  thick;  mahogany  round  2|  inch  rail,  turned  1|  inch 
bannisters,  5  inch  newel,  well  varnished.    Stairs  all  to  be  well  put  up. 

As  shown  on  the  drawings — floor  laid  with  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1^  inch  plank  ;  ceiled 
with  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  boards. 

Neat  pilaster  mantel  to  parlor,  with  caps,  base,  bed  moulding  under  shelf,  shelf  1-^  inch  thick ; 
painted  two  coats  of  black  and  varnished  ;  shelf  for  kitchen  fire-place  supported  on  plank  brackets. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  to  have  two  good  coats  of  pure  white  lead  in  oil. 

The  glass  throughout  to  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cyUnder,  well  glazed.  * 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 

DESIGN  4. 

Excavate  a  Cellar  under  Kitchen,  and  distribute  the  earth  around  the  building. 

The  walls  of  cellar  will  start  6  inches  below  the  cellar  floor,  and  will  be  16  inches  thieve  up  to  the 
first  story  sill.  The  walls  of  house  will  start  2  feet  6  inches  below  the  surface  of  the  ground,  and 
will  be  16  inches  thick  up  to  the  sill ;  foundation  under  chimney ;  also  under  piazza.  All  to  be  built 
of  good  building  stone,  laid  in  lime  and  sand  mortar. 

Fire  places  and  chimney  built  of  good  salmon  brick,  laid  in  good  mortar ;  chimney  topped  out 
with  smooth  hard  brick  laid  in  cement,  and  to  have  stone  cap  in  two  courses — 1st  course  4  inches, 
2d  course  6  inches  rise  ;  fire  stuff  for  one  fire-place  of  brown  stone  rubbed  ;.  iron  crane  to  kitchen 
fire  place. 

Plastering:.  The  Parlor  well  lathed  and  plastered,  three  coats,  the  last  hard  finished ;  the  residue  of  house, 
lathed  and  plastered  two  coats  and  a  skim — all  to  be  done  with  Rhode  Island  lime  and  sharp  sand, 
sound  long  hair,  best  Croton  plaster,  &c.,  all  put  on  in  best  manner — each  story  lathed  and  plastered 
down  to  the  floor. 

materials.  The  materials  throughout  to  be  of  the  quality  specified  in  the  above  specifications.  The  work  to 
be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and  workmanlike  manner. 


Diggring. 

Foundation 
walls. 

Chimneys,  &c. 


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In  our  present  number  we  have  introduced  another  spechnen  of  cheap  or  low  priced  dwell- 
ings, such  as  are  adapted  to  the  wants  of  a  lari^e  portion  of  our  countrymen.  Though  small,  il 
contains  every  essential  convenience.  The  cost  in  New  York  would  not  exceed  $6U0,  and  in 
some  parts  of  the  country  might  certainly  be  put  up  for  $100  less.  It  consists  of  two  divisions; 
the  principal  one  containing  a  cellar,  parlor,  and  two  bed  rooms ;  the  otlier  embraces  the  kitchen 
and  two  small  sleeping  rooms  over  it.  The  chimneys  above  the  roof,  always  a  prominent  feature 
in  isolated  dwellings,  are  made  cylindrical.  The  termini  are  casts  of  cement,  which  give  a  tasteful 
finish,  and  cost  but  a  trifle.  They  may  be  dispensed  with,  and  the  stacks  carried  up  in  the  usual 
square  form;  but  we  strongly  recommend  their  construction,  as  represented,  so  as  to  make  the 
exterior  consistent  throughout.  The  front  entrance  porch  is  designed  in  character  with  the  rest 
of  the  building,  and  may  be  put  up  at  the  same  expense  as  an  ordinary  stoop.  There  is  no 
external  door  to  the  kitchen,  but  it  communicates  freely  with  the  yard  in  the  rear,  through  the 
back  door.    In  exposed  situations,  in  winter,  such  an  arrangement  has  its  advantages. 

Numbers  of  small  rural  residences  are  erected  at  a  greater  expense  than  this,  withovit  a  single 
feature  creditable  to  either  the  builder  or  owner,  and  possessing  neither  piroportion,  convenience, 
nor  taste. 

We  think  this  class  of  our  Designs  will  merit  the  approbation  of  Country  Builders,  to  whom 
they  will  furnish  some  useful  hiuts  in  improving  the  style  of  the  cheapest  of  dwellings. 

Cottages  and  humble  homesteads  are  pre-eminently  the  abodes  of  the  domestic  virtues, 
and  should  in  their  exteriors  bear  at  least  some  relation,  to  the  moral  and  natural  Graces  which 
adorn  their  interiors. 


PLATE  XVII. 

A  Perspective  View  showing  Entrance  Front  and  Gable-end. 

PLATE  XVIII. 

Front  and  Gable-eud  Elevations. 

PLATE  XIX. 


1^ 


t*'    The  first  and  second  story  Plans. 

*"  PLATE  XX. 

Details.— Fig.  1.  Ontside  Trimming  of  Windows.— Fig.  2.  Inside  Trimming  of  Windows  and  Doors.— 
Fig.  3.  Ground  Plan  of  Windows,  showing  the  iVames,  inside  and  outside  trimmings,  sash  stiles,  &.c. — Fig.  4. 
Section  of  Principal  Cornice. — Fig.  6.  See  Note  in  the  Mason's  Specification. 

Estimate  $600. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Boot. 


Siding. 


►"loors. 


Base. 


Doors 

and 
TrLmmingx. 


Ktairs. 


Porcli. 


mantels. 


Painting:. 

and 
Glazing. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

[FOR  DIMENSIONS,  SEE  THE  DRAWINGS.] 

Cellar  under  the  main  House,  6  feet  6  inches  ;  first  story  8  feet ;  second  story  7  feet ;  first 
storj' Kitchen,  7  feet ;  second  story  6  feet  6  inches;  each  roof  to  rise  6  inches  to  a  foot  to  the 
centre.    All  the  stories  to  be  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear  when  finished. 

The  posts  3  by  5  inches,  sills  3  by  5  inches,  inter-ties  3  by  6  inches,  beams,  and  trimmer 
beams  3  by  8  inches,  and  all  to  be  placed  24  inches  from  centres  ;  braces  3  by  4  inches, 
studding  done  with  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist,  all  placed  16  inches  from  centres ;  corner 
rafters  3  by  5  inches,  other  rafters  3  by  4  inches  ;  all  placed  30  inches  from  centres ;  plates  3  by  5 
inches,  plank  ferring  between  each  beam  in  ceilings  ;  the  second  story  ceiling  to  be  ferred  down 
level  with  strips  of  plank.  The  timber  (except  studds)  to  be  of  good  quality,  mill  sawed  white 
pine,  well  framed,  hard  wood  pins  throughout. 

For  tlie  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings ;  the  sash  all  li  inches  thick,  common  plank  frames ; 
the  upper  sash  stationary,  the  lower  sash  to  shove  up  and  down,  and  to  be  fastened  with  patent 
stile  fastening. 

The  roof  planked  with  sound  hemlock  plank,  laid  with  an  inch  space  or  joint  between  each,  and 
covered  with  best  quality  bunch  pine  shingles,  laid  6^  inches  to  the  weather,  and  well  nailed; 
timber  gutters ;  cornice  as  shown  on  plate  of  details ;  3  inch  tin  leaders,  to  carry  water  to  the 
ground;  around  chimney  lined  witli  lead  weighing  2i  lbs.  to  the  foot. 

The  siding  to  be  done  with  good  quality  |  inch  white  pine  boards,  rabbeted  so  as  to  show  |  inch 
on  under  side,  put  on  in  courses  not  over  9  inches  wide,  bead  corner  boards,  &,c. ;  all  to  be  well 
seasoned,  and  free  from  black  or  loose  knots,  and  to  be  well  nailed. 

The  floors  to  be  laid  with  first  quality  merchantable,  mill  worked,  planed,  tongued  and  grooved 
1 1  inch  plank,  laid  in  courses  and  well  nailed ;  all  well  seasoned,  and  to  be  free  from  loose  knots. 

Six  inch  bead  base  in  first  story ;  5  inch  bead  base  in  second  story ;  and  all  |  inch  thick. 

The  front  door  If  inches  thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  bolts  and  6  inch  rim-lock. 
One  door  in  first  story  1^  inches  thick,  double  faced,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch 
rim-lock.  All  the  other  doors  throughout  to  be  Ij  inches  thick,  single  faced,  hung  with  butts  and 
fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks ;  doors  all  made  in  four  panels.  The  doors  and  windows  through- 
out will  be  trimmed  with  1|  inch  bead  ;  the  first  story  to  have  a  label  moulding — see  plate  of  de- 
tails. All  the  windows  to  be  trimmed  on  moulded  plank  sills;  the  doors  to  have  1^  inch  jambs; 
one  pair  of  bevel,  battin  cellar  doors,  with  cheeks,  <fcc. 

The  steps  all  1^  inch  thick,  risers  1  inch  thick,  with  coves;  round  mahogany  2|  inch  rail, 
turned  I|  inch  plain  bannisters,  5  inch  newel,  well  varnished.  Step-ladder  from  first  story  to 
cellar.    All  to  be  well  put  up. 

As  shown  on  the  drawings — floor  laid  with  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1^  inch  plank  ;  ceiled 
with  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  boards  ;  roof  of  shingles,  laid  same  as  to  roof  of  main  house. 

A  neat  1^  inch  plank  pilaster  mantel,  with  caps,  base,  bed  moulding  under  shelf,  shelf  1-|  inch 
thick,  painted  two  coats  of  black  and  varnished  ;  shelf  for  kitchen  fire-place  supported  on  plank 
brackets. 

A"  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  will  have  two  good  coats  of  pure  white  lead  in  oil. 
The  t,ias°  throughout  to  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cylinder,  well  glazed. 


MASON'S  SPECIFICATION. 

DESIGN  5. 

Digging.  Excavate  a  Cellar  under  the  main  House,  and  distribute  the  earth  around  the  building. 

Foundation      The  walls  of  Cellar  will  start  6  inches  below  the  cellar  floor,  and  be  16  inches  thick  up  to  the 

walls. 

first  story  sill.  The  walls  of  the  kitchen  will  start  2  feet  below  the  surface  of  the  ground,  and 
be  16  inches  thick  up  to  the  sill ;  foundation  under  chimneys ;  also  under  the  porch.  All  to  be  built 
of  good  building  stone,  laid  in  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

chUune>s,&.c.     Fire  places  and  chimneys  built  of  good  common  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  lime  and  sand  mortar; 

the  chimney  caps  to  be  of  cement,  fire  stutf  for  one  fire-place,  of  free-stone  rubbed ;  flag  hearth  to 
Ifitchen  fire-place  ;  iron  crane  to  kitchen  fire-place. 

piasteriii^'^.      The  first  and  second  stories  will  be  lathed  and  plastered  two  coats  and  a  skim — all  to  be  done  with 
Rhode  Island  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar,  hair  all  long  and  sound ;  all  put  on  in  the  best  manner. 

nateriais.        The  materials  to  be  of  good  quality.    The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat  and  substantial  manner. 

The  Chimney  tops  are  cast  of  cement  in  New- York,  and  are  made  in  any  form,  pattej-n,  or 
size  to  suit  the  taste  of  purchasers.  , 

Note. — A  subscriber  having  requested  information  in  respect  to  deafening,  we  have  in  this  num- 
ber, Plate  20,  given  a  plan  of  the  best  method  of  deafening  floors  ;  A,  the  beams  ;  B,  a  strip  of 
plank  nailed  upon  the  beams,  3  inches  below  the  top  ;  C,  one  inch  boards  nailed  to  the  strips;  D, 
common  lime  and  sand  mortar,  laid  on  two  inches  thick,  or  up  to  the  top  of  beams. 

Remarks. — The  Architects,  will,  with  pleasure,  give  any  information  that  may  be  asked  for  by 
subscribers,  provided  always  that  such  information  does  not  conflict  with  the  original  intention  of 
the  work,  as  expressed  in  the  addresj. 


TJ^ATE  J 9. 


The  Gothic  Cottage  is  a  style  of  Building-  well  adapted  for  rural  Dwellings.  It  embraces 
more  variety  of  outline  than  the  Grecian  or  the  Italian.  Its  pointed  Gables,  oriel  Windows  and 
characteristic  Porches  form  a  class  of  features  that  afford  ample  opportunity  in  their  combination 
tor  the  display  of  picturesque  effects.  In  selecting  this,  for  the  Design  of  our  present  number, 
care  has  been  taken  to  avoid  expensive  details,  and  to  give  none  but  what  are  requisite  to 
produce  the  character  of  Building  peculiar  to  this  style. 

The  Design  is  divided  into  two  separate  stories ;  the  first  contains  a  Hall,  Parlor,  Dining 
Room,  and  Kitchen,  with  a  cellar  underneath.  By  projecting  the  Porch  a  sufficiency  of  Hall  is 
obtained  for  the  staircase,  and  the  additional  space  usually  allotted  to  the  latter  is  added  to  the 
Kitchen.  The  Hall  is  lighted  by  two  windows,  one  on  each  side  of  the  Porch.  There  is  an 
entrance  into  the  Yard  from  the  Kitchen,  through  a  small  Hall,  and  adjoining  the  latter  is  a 
capacious  Pantry. 

The  second  story  contains  four  sleeping  rooms  and  one  closet.  The  landing  and  staircase 
is  lighted  by  an  oriel  Window  over  the  Porch,  and  this  window  is  not  only  useful,  but  on  account 
of  its  form  and  projection  is  highly  ornamental  to  the  exterior  of  the  Building.  The  space 
between  the  ceiling  of  the  second  story  and  the  roof  may  be  appropriated  as  an  open  garret, 
or  it  may  be  converted  into  sleeping  rooms,  a  clear  height  of  seven  feet  being  in  the  centre. 
The  Chimneys  are  ornamental,  and  in  character  with  the  style ;  they  are  not  much  more  costly 
than  the  ordinary  description,  they  can  be  readily  obtained,  and  are  a  valuable  addition  to  the 
appearance  of  the  dwelling. 

For  detached  Houses  this  style  of  Building  is  highly  suitable.  If  there  be  an  objection,  it  is 
that  which  arises  from  the  cost  of  the  details  and  finishings  peculiar  to  this  style  ;  but  much  of 
it  can  be  avoided  (which  which  has  been  in  this  Design),  and  at  the  same  time  preserve  the 
g^n'^ral  features  of  this  description  of  Building. 


PLATE  XXI. 
Perspective,  showing  Front  and  End  View. 

PLATE  XXII. 

Front  and  End  Elevations. 

PLATE   XXI J  I. 

The  first  and  second  story  Plans, 

PLATE  XXIV. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  Elevation  of  Architrave  and  sill  for  Windows. — Fig,  2.  Section  of  the  bottom  rail  of 
Sash,  showing  sill,  <fec. — Fig.  3.  Plan  of  the  French  Window,  showing  the  stiles,  inside  and  outside  archi- 
traves, meetiiig  stiles,  &.c. — Fig.  4.  Plan  and  elevation  of  a  cement  flue  cap.— Fig.  5.  Plaster  Cornice  tor  the 
Parlor,  (fee. 

Estimate  1,760. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Koof, 
Coriiiccs; 

and 
Siding:. 

Wintav^n. 


Base. 

Doors 

and 
Trlniminj;rs. 


Stairs. 


Closets. 

Piazza, 
Porcli,  &c. 


mantels. 


Fainting'. 
Olazing-. 


6    ^  e 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 


[FOR  DIMENSIONS,  SEE  THE  DRAWINGS.] 

Cei,lar  7  foet ;  first  story  9  feet  6  inches ;  second  story  8  feet ;  attic  7  feet  in  the  peak.  All 
to  be  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear. 

The  posts  4  by  6,  sills  4  by  6,  inter-ties  4  by  8,  beams  3  by  8,  trimmers  and  trimmer  beams 
4  by  8,  and  all  placed  20  inches  from  centres  ;  rafters  3  by  6,  all  placed  30  inches  from  centres ; 
studding  to  be  done  with  3  by  4  inch  joist,  placed  16  inches  from  centres ;  ceilings  to  be  ferred 
with  strips  of  hemlock  boards. 

The  roof  planked  with  sound  hemlock  plank,  and  covered  with  best  pine  shingles,  laid  6|  inches 
to  the  weather,  and  well  nailed ;  two  3  incli  tin  leaders ;  cornice  as  shown  on  elevations.  The 
siding  to  be  done  with  good  planed  wliite  pine  |  inch  boards,  rabbeted  so  as  to  show  |  inch  on  under 
side,  put  on  in  courses  of  not  over  10  inches  wide,  and  well  nailed ;  bead  corner  boards,  &.c. 

For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings.  The  sash  all  1^  inches  thick>  made  as  French  case- 
ments, hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  small  bolts  and  knob  latch. 

The  floors  will  be  laid  with  good,  well  seasoned,  tongned  and  grooved,  mill  worked  white  pine  1^ 
inch  plank,  of  the  usual  width,  laid  in  courses  and  well  nailed ;  and  to  be  free  from  loose  knots. 

Neat  plank  moulded  base  in  first  story ;  bead  base  in  second  sto^y,  and  closets. 

The  entrance  door  1|  inches  thick;  doors  in  the  first  sloiy  1|  inches  thick,  all  double  faced, 
hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks,  brass  furniture.  The  doors  in  second  story 
and  pantries  will  be  1^  inch  thick,  single  faced,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks. 
Outside  l\  inch  panel  shutters  to  the  windows  in  first  story.  Green  Venetian  blinds  to  the  windows 
in  second  story;  all  to  be  hung  and  fastened  in  best  manner. 

The  doors  and  windows  will  be  trimmed  with  neat  Gothic  architraves — see  plate  24.    The  par 
lor  windows  will  be  trimmed  to  the  floor,  with  panel  backs,  &c.    The  other  windows  in  this  story 
to  be  trimmed  on  plank  sills.    The  windows  in  second  story  to  be  trimmed  on  plank  sills. 

The  stairs  as  shown  on  plan  ;  steps  1^^  inch,  risers  1  inch,  with  coves;  all  of  white  pine;  round 
3  inch  rail;  1|  inch  bannisters,  5  inch  newel,  all  of  St.  Domingo  mahogany,  well  put  up,  and 
glued  in  best  manner.  Step-ladder  from  first  story  to  cellar,  enclosed  with  door  at  top.  Step-laddei 
from  second  story  to  attic  enclosed,  and  door  at  foot  of  same. 

The  Closets  and  Pantries  fully  shelved ;  dresser  in  Kitchen,  with  shelves  above  and  doors  below. 

The  Piazza  as  shown  on  the  drawings,  well  timbered  ;  the  floor  of  planed,  tongued  and  grooved 
1|  inch  white  pine  plank  ;  roof  planked,  and  covered  with  tin  soldered;  ceiled  with  planed,  tongued 
and  grooved  boards  ;  all  to  be  well  nailed. 

The  porch  to  be  made  as  shown  on  the  drawings.    Back  stoop  with  roof,  to  the  kitchen  door. 

There  will  be  a  neat  pilaster  Mantelpiece,  to  the  dining  room  and  parlor  fire-place,  each  to  be 
neatly  finished,  with  caps,  base,  bed  moulding  under  shelf ;  the  shelf  1|  inch  thick,  and  moulded ; 

inch  shelf,  supported  on  brackets,  to  kitchen  fire-place.  Mantels  all  painted  in  imitation  oi 
marble,  and  varnished. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  will  have  two  good  coats  of  best  white  lead  in  oil. 

The  glass  throughout  to  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cylinder,  all  well  selected,  and  free  from 
stains  and  imperfections  of  every  kind. 


MASON'S  SPECIFICATION 


DESIGN  6. 


Diggrinsr.         Cellar  excavated,  and  the  earth  to  be  leveled  around  the  building. 

'^?^i^&:c?  Base  course  2  feet  6  inches  wide,  composed  of  large  flat  stones ;  the  top  of  base  course  6  inches 
below  the  cellar  floor.  From  the  base  course  the  walls  will  be  18  inches  thick  up  to  the  first  story 
floor.  All  to  be  built  of  good  hard  stone,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sand  mortar.  SuflScient  founda- 
tion for  chimneys,  &c. 

Brick  "Woric.  The  Chimneys  will  be  built  of  good  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sharp  sand  mor- 
tar. The  exterior  walls  to  be  filled  in  with  salmon  brick  on  edge,  laid  in  mortar.  Hearths,  and 
fire  stuff"  for  the  fire-places,  and  crane  to  kitchen  fire-place. 

piasterinsr.  The  first  and  second  stories  will  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats,  the  last  of  which  shall  be 
hard  finished ;  neat  cornice  in  parlor,  hall,  and  dining  room,  first  story — see  plate  24.  All  to  be 
done  with  the  best  Rhode  Island  lime,  sharp  sand,  sound  hair,  best  Croton  plaster,  &c. 


Haterials. 


The  materials  to  be  of  good  quality, 
like  manner. 


The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial,  and  wonnan- 


FRONT  F-LEVATION. 


1.^ 


PLATE  23 


7"' I  rsf 


S  to  rj-. 


The  selection  of  a  style  of  Building  which  possesses  not  only  adaptation  for  rural  dwellings, 
but  the  forms  that  are  least  expensive  in  their  production,  requires  the  exercise  of  judgment  and 
experience  in  Architectural  knowledge.  Modes  and  styles  of  Design  are  numerous The 
Egyptian,  Grecian,  Roman,  Italian  and  Gothic  have  features  which  distinguish  then),  and  each 
has  its  peculiar  fitness.  Neverthless,  these  styles  or  modes  are  but  the  elements  of  Design,  and 
unless  the  application  of  them  is  clearly  comprehended,  a  composition  which  shall  embrace 
a  harmony  of  parts  is  difficult  to  be  obtained. 

Any.  attempt  to  produce  Designs  of  cheap  Dwellings  requires  an  intimate  acquaintance  with 
the  forms  and  fitness  of  Details,  in  order  that  none  of  the  latter  may  be  introduced  that  are  not 
essential  to  utility.  In  cherishing  this  principle  the  greatest  endeavour  should  be  made  to 
eschew  ornamental  displays,  and  to  adopt  the  forms  which  are  useful  and  practicable. 

Piazzas,  Porches  and  Porticos,  Cornices  of  Roofs  and  Windows,  projections  of  Chimney  Tops 
and  Drips,  have  each  their  objects  of  utility  to  serve,  and  when  these  parts  are  arranged  with  a 
general  type  or  harmony  of  appearance,  they  not  only  contribute  to  the  effect  of  the  Building  but 
also  express  the  purposes  for  which  they  are  designed. 

Design  No.  7  is  calculated  for  a  .substantial  Country  DweUing.  It  is  designed  to  be  construct 
ed  of  brick  work,  but  the  arrangement  and  the  particulars  given  are  sufficient  (witli  a  trifling 
modification)  to  be  adapted  for  a  framed  Building.  The  Ground  Plan  contains  an  entrance  Hall 
and  Staircase,  a  Parlor,  Kitchen,  Bedroom  and  Washroom,  with  a  Piazza  in  the  front  and  rear 
of  the  Building;  a  capacious  cellar  is  underneath  the  kitchen.  The  second  story  contains  ? 
landing  or  Hall  and  four  good  sleeping  Rooms. 


PLATE  XXV. 
A  Perspective  View  showing  Entrance  front  and  End  of  Building. 

PLATE  XXVI. 

Front  and  End  Elevations. 

PLATE  XXVII. 

The  first  and  second  stoiy  Plans. 

PLATE   XX  VI 11. 

Details.— Fig.  1.  A,  Plank.  B,  Rafter.  C,  Plate.  D,  Bracket.  E,  Wall.  F,  Cornice.  G,  Bracket  and  Bed 
Moulding  under  Plancier.  H,  Ogee  and  bead. — Fig.  2.  A,  Cornice.  B,  B,  Brackets.  C,  Frieze.  D,  Cap.  E,  E, 
Column.  F,  F,  Plan  of  Column.  G,  Base. — Fig.  3.  A,  Brick  Arch.  B,  Stone  Lintel.  C,  Wooden  Lintel.  1). 
Stone  Sill. 

£stiiiiate  3,^00. 


stories. 


Xiiuber. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION 

Biiueuaious  Thirty-five  feet  wide  in  front  and  rear  by  Twenty-eight  feet  deep  on  each  side,  and  two 
stories  high  exclusive  of  cellar  and  cock-loft,  with  a  wash-room  or  Laundry  of  seventeen  feet 
square,  and  one  story  high.  For  the  arrangement  and  sub-division  of  the  several  stories  see  the 
plans. 

The  Cellar  will  be  7  feet,  first  story  10  feet,  second  story  9  feet,  cock-loft  7  feet  in  the  centre,  all 
to  be  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear  when  finished.  The  mason  will  do  all  the  digging 
necessary. 

The  first  and  second  tier  of  beams  will  be  3  by  10  inches,  all  placed  16  inches  from  centres; 
trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  all  4  by  10  inches.  The  third  tier  of  beams  3  by  8  inches,  placed  32 
inches  from  centres.  The  rafters  to  be  3  by  8  inches,  placed  3  feet  from  centres,  with  collar  beams — 
and  plates  3  by  8  inches  ;  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality  Northern  white  pine,  mill  sawed,  square  edged, 
well  seasoned'  framed  and  put  on  in  best  manner.  The  ends  of  the  beams  will  be  cut  on  a  bevel 
so  that  the  under  side  may  rest  4  inches  on  the  wall,  and  the  upper  side  enter  the  wall  but  one  inch. 
Two  rows  of  cross  bridging  in  each  tier  of  beams,  done  with  wall  strips,  nailed  with  two  10  penny 
nails  in  each  end. 

The  corner  posts  of  wash-room  to  be  4  by  6  inches,  sill  4  by  6  inches,  plate  3  by  6  inches,  rafters 
3  by  6  inches,  placed  3  feet  from  centres. 

Partitions.  The  partitions  throughout  will  be  set  with  3  by  4  inch  joist,  placed  16  inches  from  centre,  the 
door  studs  to  be  doubled. 

The  exterior  walls  will  be  ferred  of[  with  strips  of  hemlock  boards  2  inches  wide,  and  placed  16 
inches  from  centres — ferring  for  ceiling  of  second  story.  The  ceiling  of  wash-house  to  be  ferred 
down  level  witli  joist  and  strips  of  plank. 

Windows.  For  the  number  and  size  see  the  drawings;  all  to  be  box  frames,  sash  If  inches  thick,  double  hung 
with  weights  and  hemp  cord  and  patent  pullies — patent  sash  fastenings  to  the  first  story  sash — 
outside  Venetian  blinds,  securely  hung  and  fastened  to  each  window  in  main  House. 

Roof,  The  roofs  will  be  planked  with  hemlock  boards  laid  with  an  inch  joint,  and  to  be  covered  with 

Cornices,  &:c.  the  first  quality  bunch  pine  shingles,  laid  5  inches  to  the  weather  and  well  nailed — 3  inch  tin 

leaders  to  carry  the  water  to  the  cistern — Barge  boards  <fcc. 

The  cornices  will  be  as  shown  by  drawings  formed  on  brackets,  and  to  be  lined  with  18  oz. 

copper,  20  inches  wide — scuttle  in  roof  securely  hung  and  fastened. 

Floors.  The  first  and  second  story  floors  will  be  laid  with  the  first  quality  mill  worked,  tongued 

and  grooved,  1^  inch  white  pine  plank,  well  seasoned,  and  well  nai'.'.'d,  laid  in  courses  and  to  be  free 
from  black  or  loose  knots  and  defects  of  every  kind.  The  floor  of  wash-room  will  be  laid  with 
second  qaalitv  white  pine  I5  inch  plank — rough  floor  in  centre  of  cock  loft. 

stairs.  The  stairs  as  shown  on  plan.  The  steps  1|  inch,  the  risers  1  inch  all  of  white  pine,  with  coves, 

(fcc.  Step  ladder  from  cellar  to  third  story  enclosed  at  top  with  door,  step  ladder  from  second  story 
to  cock-loft — 3|  inch  moulded  rail,  1|  inch  turned  banisters,  7"  inch  newel,  to  the  first  flight  of  stairs, 
all  of  mahogany  well  varnished,  the  stairs  all  to  be  well  put  up  and  timbered. 

Docj-s  The  front  door  will  be  double  faced  in  6  panels,  2  inches  thick,  hung  with  5  inch  butts,  and 

fastened  with  8  inch  door  lock,  with  night  latch  and  bolts.  The  other  doors  in  first  story  will  be 
1|  inches  thick,  double  faced,  made  in  6  panels,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks, 
with  mineral  furniture.  The  outside  back  doors  to  have  bolts.  The  doors  in  second  story  will  be 
single  faced,  1^  inch  thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks.  All  the  butts,  bolts, 
locks,  &c.  to  be  of  the  best  American  manufacture. 

tmmninsfs.  The  doors  and  windows  in  the  first  story  will  be  trimmed  with  6  inch  Architraves,  on  bead 
grounds,  with  band  monlilings  ;  the  parlor  to  have  broken  heads  and  crown  moulding?.    The  second 


Piazza, 
and 
Wash-roonL. 


Paintin;"' 

and 
Cllazing'. 


flaterials. 


Story  doors  will  be  trimrr-^d  with  5  inch  bead  casings,  with  band  mouldings.  The  windows  all  to 
be  trimmed  to  the  floor  with  panel  backs  <fcc. 

A  neat  base  in  each  story,  with  moulding  in  Parlor  and  Hall — bead  base  in  residue  of  house. 

The  piazza  and  wash-room  will  be  as  shown  on  the  plans.  The  piazza  floors  will  be  laid  with 
tongiied  and  grooved,  narrow  1|  inch  white  pine  plank,  laid  in  courses,  well  nailed.  The  ceiling 
to  be  done  with  narrow  tongued,  grooved  and  beaded,  white  pine  boards,  well  nailed.  The  columns 
as  shown  by  drawings. 

The  wash-house  will  be  clap  boarded  with  |  inch  boards,  rabbeted  to  show  half  inch  on  under 
side,  all  of  white  pine,  usual  width,  neat  bead  casings  around  the  doors  and  windows. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted  will  have  two  good  heavy  coats  of  white  lead  in  oil.  The 
exterior  will  be  painted  stone  colour — the  Cornice  of  main  house,  also  the  piazza  to  be  painted 
3  ooats  and  sanded. 

The  Glass  in  the  Parlor  and  Hall  of  first  story  will  be  of  the  first  quality  Winslow  crown  ;  the 
residue  of  Glass  throughout  will  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cylinder,  all  well  selected  and  to  be 
free  from  stains  and  other  defects — all  to  be  put  in,  in  the  best  manner. 

The  material  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality  ;  the  Lumber  and  Timber  to  be  well  seasoned.  The 
work  to  be  done  in  a  neat  substantial  and  workmanlike  manner. 


MASON'S  SPECIFICATION. 

DESIGN  7. 

*^^aUs'**"  There  will  be  a  base  course  composed  of  large  stone,  each  at  least  4  feet  long  and  of  proportionate 
width  and  thickness,  laid  cross\va3^s  edge  to  edge  under  the  entire  length  of  walls ;  the  top  of  base 
course  to  be  8  inches  below  the  cellar  floor — sufficient  base  course  under  the  centre  wall  in  cedar. 
The  exterior  walls  will  start  at  the  base  course  and  will  be  18  inches  thick  up  to  the  first  story 
floor ;  so  mncU  of  wall  that  comes  above  the  ground,  will  be  laid  in  courses  and  pointed  ;  founda- 
tion for  wash-room,  to  be  started  2  feet  below  the  groimd,  and  to  be  18  inches  thick  up  t®  the  first 
story  floor  ;  foundation  under  the  piazza  columns.  All  the  above  stone  work  shall  be  built  of  the 
first  quality  blue  building  stone,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

B'^cfc^vaiis,  The  exterior  walls  will  start  at  the  first  story  floor,  and  will  be  12  inches  thick  up  to  the  top,  and 
to  be  faced  with  the  first  quality  Newburgh  brick,  laid  in  white  mortar,  in  close  joint.  The  centre 
wall  in  cellar  will  be  8  inches  thick.  The  fire  places  and  chimneys  will  be  built  as  shown  on  the 
plans,  each  carried  out  above  the  roof  and  capped  ;  the  topping  out  of  chimneys  to  be  done  with 
Newburgh  brick  laid  in  cement.  The  brick  work  not  otherwise  specified  will  be  built  of  the  first 
quality  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  the  first  quality  Thomaston  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

Broivn stone.  A  water  table  8  inches  rise,  with  two  door  sills  in  the  same.  Two  moulded  lintels  in  fir.st  story 
front  10  inches  rise.  A  plain  sill  5  inches  rise,  and  a  moulded  lintel  8  inches  rise,  to  each  other 
window  above  the  water  table.  Moulded  caps  to  chimneys.  All  to  be  of  the  first  quality  Connecti- 
cut brown  stone,  well  cut  and  rubbed. 
Iron  work.  Anchors  to  every  fifth  beam,  also  anchors  to  render  the  Building  secure  in  all  its  parts:  crane  to 
kitchen  and  wash-room  fire  place,  with  chains  &c. — arch  bars  for  the  same — |  inch  round  bars 
well  secured  to  the  cellar  windows. 

Plastering.  The  First  and  Second  story  will  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats  ;  the  last  of  which  shall  be 
hard  finish ;  neat  Grecian  Cornice  in  the  first  story  with  an  enriched  bed  mould  to  the  parlor. 
The  wash-room  to  be  plastered  2  coats.  The  ceiling  of  cellar  to  be  plastered  one  coat.  The  hair 
to  be  long  and  sound ;  best  Thomaston  lime,  sharp  sand  and  Croton  plaster,  and  all  to  be  made  in 
the  best  proportions. 

marble  Man-     A  neat  Marble  Mantel  in  first  story  to  cost  30  dollars,  with  a  grate  to  cost  10  dollars;  Marble 
Grates'^     Mantel  in  second  story,  to  cost  20  dollars,  with  grate  to  cost  8  dollars,  all  exclusive  of  setting; 
marble  hearths.    Blue  stone  hearth  to  the  kitchen  and  wash-room  fire  places. 

f 

materials.  The  materials  to  be  of  the  first  quality.  The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial,  and 
workmanlike  manner. 


PLATE  26. 


rLAT£  27. 


FLATI  XS 


The  Gothic  style  of  Architecture  affords  a  greater  variety  of  features  for  picturesque  Dwell- 
ings than  the  Grecian  or  Roman.  Its  characteristics  are  distinct  from  those  of  any  other,  and 
the  relationship  which  it  manifests  with  the  styles  that  preceded  its  adoption  is  but  slightly 
recognized. 

The  elements  of  the  Gothic  nre  distinguished  by  their  perpendicular  character;  the  unbroken 
horizontal  lines  which  mark  the  Egyptian,  the  Grecian,  and  Roman,  being  generally  avoided. 

During  the  reigns  of  Henry  Seventh  and  Eighth  of  England,  the  application  of  the  Gotliic 
style  to  domestic  dwellings  was  much  practised ;  and  many  of  the  best  examples  of  this  descrip- 
tion of  houses  are  of  that  period.  The  materials  principally  used  in  the  construction  of  dwell- 
ings of  this  class  was  timber,  having  the  interstices  sometimes  filled  up  with  bricks,  and  cased 
with  lath  and  plaster.  The  roofs  were  always  projecting,  and  occasionally  diversified  with  orna- 
mental barge  boards,  carved  either  in  oak  or  chestnut.  In  detached  buildings  on  open  grounds 
these  bold  projecting  forms  can  be  applied,  and  the  effect  produced  is  highly  pictorial. 

The  Design  of  the  present  number  is  illustrative  of  Domestic  Gothic  Architecture,  and 
on  account  of  the  reigning  dynasty  of  the  period  when  this  style  was  first  practised,  is  desig- 
nated the  Tudor  Gothic. 

The  first  story  contains  a  Porch,  Hall,  and  Staircase;  a  Parlor,  Dining  Room,  Kitchen,  and 
Closets.  The  staircase  extends  beyond  the  line  of  the  main  part  of  the  house ;  an  arrangement 
which  gives  a  greater  length  of  hall  without  increasing  the  size  of  the  principal  part  of  the  dwell- 
ing.   The  staircase  and  hall  are  lighted  by  a  window  upon  the  platform  of  the  stairs. 

Tlie  second  story  contains  four  commodious  Bed  Rooms,  and  a  large  Closet.  In  the  Attic 
of  the  main  building  there  is  space  enough  for  two  Bed  Rooms  for  servants. 

No  provision  is  made  in  the  Kitchen  for  a  brick  oven,  the  portable  ovens  being  cheaper  and 
more  convenient. 


PLATE  XXIX. 
Perspective  View,  showing  the  Front  and  Side. 

PLATE  XXX. 

Front  and  Side  Elevations. 

PLATE  XXXI. 

The  first  and  second  story  Plans. 

PLATE  XXXII. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  The  frame  of  the  Front  of  Dwelling. — Fig.  2.  The  Frame  of  one  side.  A.  Posts. 
B.  Plates.    C.  Inter-ties.    D.  Braces.    E.  Sill.    F.  Window  Posts.    G.  Rafters. 

Re  MARKS. — The  first  tier  of  beams  would  be  framed  into  the  sill,  or  each  beam  may  be  clamped  with  an 
iron  clamp  12  inches  long,  made  of  |  by     inch  iron  with  5  nails  to  each 

Each  of  the  partitions  forming  the  Hall  have  inter- ties  framed  into  the  posts,  the  beams  resting  upon  these 
partitions,  binding  and  securiijg  the  frame  work  in  every  part. 

Estimate  3,450. 


I 


CAEPENTEKS'  SPECIFICATION. 

Dimensions.  Thirty-nine  feet  six  inches  wide  in  front  and  rear,  by  twenty-three  feet  6  inches  deep  on 
each  side,  and  a  Kitchen  of  nineteen  by  twenty-three  feet.  The  main  house  to  be  two  stories 
high  exclusive  of  the  attic  and  cellar.  The  kitchen  to  be  two  stories  high,  exclusive  of  the  cellar. 
For  the  arrangement  and  sub-division  of  the  several  stories  see  the  plans. 

The  Cellar  will  be  7  feet,  first  story  10  feet  6  inches,  second  story  9  feet,  attic  8  feet  6  inches  in 
the  centre.  The  first  and  second  story  of  the  kitchen  will  each  be  8  feet.  All  the  stories  to  be  of 
the  above  height  in  the  clear  when  finished.    The  mason  will  do  all  the  digging  necessary. 

The  posts  4  by  8,  sills  4  by  8,  inter-ties  4  by  8,  braces  4  by  6,  plates  4  by  6,  corner  rafters  4  by  6, 
other  rafters  3  by  6,  with  collar  beams,  rafters  placed  30  inches  from  centres.  The  beams  3  by  10, 
trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  4  by  10,  and  all  to  be  placed  16  inches  from  centres ;  each  tier  of 
beams  to  be  cross-bridged  with  wall  strips,  well  nailed ;  door  and  window  posts  all  4  by  6.  All  the 
above  to  be  of  the  first  quality  Northern  white  pine,  well  seasoned,  mill  sawed,  square  edged,  put  on 
and  framed  in  the  best  manner  ;  pins  all  of  hard  wood. 

All  the  partitions  will  be  set  with  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist.  The  studs  throughout  the  exterior 
frame  will  be  3  by  4  joist,  and  all  to  be  placed  16  inches  from  centres.  The  exterior  walls  will  be 
ferred  off  with  strips  of  hemlock  boards,  all  placed  16  inches  from  centres.  The  ceiling  of  second 
story  of  kitchen  will  be  ferred  down  level,  with  joist  and  strips  of  plank. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Partitions. 
Staddlnsr. 


WiudoTvs. 


Siding:. 


Roof, 

CoruiceS)  &Ci 


Floors. 


For  the  number  and  size  see  the  drawings ;  all  to  be  made  as  French  casements  ;  sash  all  2  inches 
thick,  himg  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  patent  French  knob  latch,  and  mortice  bolts. 

The  siding  to  be  done  with  the  first  quality  narrow,  tongued,  grooved  and  beaded,  white  pine  | 
inch  boards,  well  seasoned,  flush  joints,  laid  in  white  lead,  well  nailed,  and  to  be  free  from  defects  of 
every  kind,  bead  corner  boards. 

The  roofs  will  be  planked  with  good  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1;^  inch  white  pine  plank,  laid 
in  courses,  and  well  nailed.  The  gutters  to  be  lined  with  18  oz.  copper,  20  inches  wide  ;  the  roofs 
to  be  covered  with  the  first  quality  one  cross  tin,  put  on  in  best  manner,  laid  in  white  lead ;  tin 
leaders  to  carry  water  to  the  ground.  The  cornices  will  be  as  shown  by  the  drawings — scuttle 
in  roof  securely  hung  and  fastened. 

The  first  and  second  story  floors  Avill  be  laid  with  the  first  quality  mill  worked,  tongued 
and  grooved,  1^  inch  white  pine  plank,  well  seasoned,  and  well  nailed,  laid  in  courses  and  to  be  free 
from  black  or  loose  knots  and  defects  of  every  kind.  The  floor  of  attic  will  be  laid  with  second 
quality  tongued  and  groved  plank. 

The  stairs  as  laid  down  on  plan.  The  steps  1^  inch,  the  risers  1  inch,  all  of  white  pine,  with 
coves,  brackets,  &c.  Step  ladder  from  cellar  to  first  story  ;  step  ladder  from  second  story  hall  to  the 
attic,  each  to  be  enclosed  with  sash  door,  (fee. — 3|  inch  moulded  rail,  1|  inch  fancy  banisters,  8  inch 
newel,  to  the  principal  stairs  ;  all  to  be  of  the  best  mahogany,  well  varnished,  the  stairs  to  be  well 
timbered,  and  put  up  in  best  manner. 

The  front  door  will  be  2  inches  thick,  double  faced  in  6  panels,  hung  with  5  inch  butts,  and 
fastened  with  8  inch  front  door  lock  and  bolts.  The  other  doors  in  first  story  will  be  1|  inches 
thick,  double  faced,  in  6  panels,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  5  inch  mortice  locks.  The 
door  on  piazza  to  have  bolts.  The  doors  in  second  story  will  be  1-|  inch  thick,  double  faced,  made 
in  6  panels,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks.  All  the  locks  to  have  brass  bolts, 
and  together  with  the  bolts,  butts,  &.c.  to  be  of  the  best  American  maruifacture.  The  knobs  and 
escutcheons  in  the  first  story  to  be  of  white  porcelain,  the  residue  to  be  of  brass. 

TrimminffB.     The  doors  and  windows  in  the  first  story  (except  kitchen)  will  be  trimmed  with  7  inch  archi- 
traves with  broken  heads,  band  mouldings,  base  blocks,  cornice  and  blocking  to  the  doors  ;  all  to 


StiUrs. 


Doors. 


rrimmings.  upon  bead  grounds.  The  second  story  doors  and  windows  Avill  be  trimmed  with  6  inch  architrave 
on  a  bead  ground,  with  band  moulding.  The  windows  in  each  story  to  be  trimmed  to  the  floor, 
with  panel  backs  &c.  The  kitchen  will  be  trimmed  with  5  inch  bead  casings,  with  band  mould- 
ings ;  the  windows  trimmed  upon  a  plank  sill.  Attic  windows  trimmed  with  bead  casings  on 
plank  sills. 

A  neat  base  in  first  story,  with  necking  and  mouldings  ;  neat  base  in  second  stoiy,  with  mould- 
ings— bead  base  in  kitchen  and  closets. 

The  porch  and  piazza  will  be  as  shown  by  drawings.  The  floors  to  be  laid  with  the  first  quality 
narrow  white  pine  1^  inch  plank.  The  roof  to  be  planked  with  narrow,  tongued,  grooved  and 
planed  on  each  side  1^  inch  white  pine  plank ;  the  rafters  to  be  planed  and  beaded,  and  to  be 
covered  with  the  first  quality  one  cross  tin,  put  on  in  best  manner ;  small  tin  leaders.  The  columns 
to  be  made  as  shown  by  the  drawings. 

The  closets  to  be  fully  shelved — dresser  in  kitchen,  with  shelves  above  and  doors  below. 

A  bell  from  the  front  door,  one  bell  from  each  large  room  in  first  stoiy ;  a  bell  from  one  room  in 
second  story ;  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality,  well  hung,  and  to  ring  in  the  kitchen. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted  will  have  two  good  coats  of  best  pure  white  lead  in  oil.  The 
floor  of  piazza  and  porch  to  be  painted  two  coats. 

The  Glass  throughout  the  first  and  second  story  of  main  house  will  be  of  the  first  quality  Wins- 
low  crown  ;  the  residue  of  Glass  will  be  first  quality  American  cylinder,  all  well  selected  and  to  be 
free  from  stains  or  defects  of  every  kind — all  to  be  glazed  in  the  best  manner. 

The  materials  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality  ;  the  Trniber  and  Lumber  to  be  well  seasoned.  The 
work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and  workmanlike  manner. 


Porch 
and 
Piaasza. 


Closets. 
Bells. 

and 
Glazing:. 


Materials. 


MASON'S  SPECIFICATION. 

DESIGN  8. 

Fonndatiou  There  will  be  a  base  course  composed  of  large  stone,  each  piece  at  least  3  feet  6  inches  long,  and 
of  proportionate  width  and  thickness,  laid  crossways  edge  to  edge,  under  the  entire  length  of  walls ; 
the  flat  side  of  the  stone  down ;  the  joints  well  filled  in  with  small  pieces  of  stone  and  mortar  ;  the 
top  of  base  course  to  be  8  inches  below  the  cellar  floor.  The  exterior  walls  will  start  at  the  base 
course  and  will  be  20  inches  thick  up  to  the  sill ;  built  of  good  hard  stone,  laid  in  the  best  lime 
and  sand  mortar.  So  much  of  the  wall  as  shows  above  the  ground,  will  be  laid  in  courses 
and  pointed. 

Brick  Work.  The  walls  under  the  hall  partitions  will  be  8  inches  thick,  started  at  base  course  and  continue  up 
to  the  first  story  floor.  Chimneys  built  as  shown  on  plans.  The  exterior  walls  to  be  filled  in  with 
brick  upon  edge.  All  the  brick  to  be  of  the  first  quality  hard  bm'nt  brick,  laid  in  the  best  Thomas- 
ton  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

Iron  work.  Crane  to  kitchen  fire  place,  with  chains  &c. — 1  inch  round  bars  to  cellar  windows,  placed  five 
inches  apart,  well  secured. 

piasteriuff.  The  first  and  second  stories  will  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats ;  the  last  of  which  shall  be 
hard  finish ;  a  neat  Gothic  Cornice  in  each  story,  and  of  proper  proportion  to  the  size  of  the  rooms. 
The  ceiling  of  cellar  to  be  plastered  two  coats.  The  hair  to  be  long  and  sound ;  best  Thomaston 
lime,  sharp  sand,  and  Croton  plaster,  and  all  to  be  made  in  the  best  proportions. 

""'teil.'™^'  ^  "^^t  black  Pilaster  Mantel  in  the  two  rooms  of  first  story,  each  to  cost  30  dollars,  with  grates, 
to  cost  10  dollars  each ;  white  Pilaster  Mantels  in  second  story,  to  cost  20  dollars,  with  grates  to 
cost  8  dollars  each,  all  exclusive  of  setting.  Marble  hearths.  Blue  stone  hearth  to  kitchen 
fire  place. 

Riateriais.  The  materials  to  be  of  the  first  quality.  The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial,  and 
workmanlike  manner. 


TZATE  SO. 


FRONT  CLEVATION. 


SIDE  ELEVATION. 


J^LATE  3/. 


It  is  a  remarkable  fact,  that,  (luririo-  the  last  seven  or  eiirht  centuries  no  :.ew  and  original 
style  of  Building  has  been  devised  b}'  {Ise  Professors  of  Arc'iitecture.  The  Egyptian,  Greciati, 
Roman,  Italian,  and  Gothic  have  been  applied  to  Rural  Domestic,  City  and  Ecclesiastic  Build- 
ings,— all  imitations,  and,  oftener  than  otherwise,  burlescpies  of  the  originals.  These  ancient 
modes  of  Design  are  considered  as  so  many  languages,  conveying  the  only  expressions  of  form 
capable  of  being  practised  in  the  art  of  Building.  That  they  do  possess  features  that  are  greatly 
attractive,  distinct,  and  embracing  forms  of  the  beautiful,  is  not  to  be  denied ;  but  that  no 
advance  can  be  made  in  the  combination  of  lines,  curves,  and  forms,  so  as  to  be  characteristic 
of  the  progressive  age  we  live  in,  is  perhaps  reflective  upon  those  who  devote  their  abilities  to 
the  useful  and  important  study  of  Architecture. 

In  a  country  like  our  own,  wiiich  en)braces  almost  every  climate,  a  difference  in  the 
arrangements,  and  often  in  the  style  of  Building,  must  necessarily  arise.  These  occur  from  the 
wants  experienced  in  each  locality, — they  are  the  means  w  hich  indicate  the  forms  most  fitted 
and  useful,  and  should  constitute  the  elements  of  study  for  the  production  of  a  style  new  and 
original. 

Tlie  Swiss  style  of  Architecture  is  an  example  wdiich  approximates  the  subject  of  our 
remarks.  It  is  a  modification  of  the  Italian,  but  so  shaped  to  suit  the  pecidiarities  of  climate 
and  customs  of  Switzerland,  as  to  be  distinct  and  almost  original. 

Although  in  this  Number  the  Cottage  Gothic  is  adopted,  no  opportunity  will  be  neglected  to 
conform  to  the  principles  we  have  noticed,  and  to  produce  Designs  not  only  original,  but  fitted 
for  the  varied  sections  of  our  country. 

In  this  design,  the  principal  rooms  in  the  first  story  are  a  Parlor,  Library,  and  Kitchen, 
Lobby,  Hall,  Staircase,  and  Closets.  The  entrance  porch  is  placed  upon  the  side,  entering  a 
lobby,  whicli^  communicates  Avith  the  Kitchen  and  Hall,  There  is  a  Porch  also  at  the  end  of 
the  Kitchen,  which  is  arraufjed  for  a  Kitchen  Entrance. 

The  second  story  is  arranged  for  three  Chambers,  a  Hall,  Closets,  Wardrobe,  &c.  The 
large  chamber  can  be  divided  into  two  small  rooms. 

One  of  the  features  of  this  Design  is  the  Plan  of  tlie  Fire-places, — the  Chimneys  are  pro- 
jected upon  the  exterior  instead  of  the  interior.  The  exterior  effect  is  also  improved  by  this 
arrangement. 


PLATE  XXXIII. 
Perspective  View,  showing  the  End  and  one  Side. 

PLATE  XXXIV. 

Side  and  End  Elevations. 

PLATE  XXXV. 

The  first  and  second  story  Plans. 

PLATE  XXXVI. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  Window  Lintel. — Fig.  2.  Cornice  for  first  story  rooms. — Fig.  3.  Cornice  for  second 
story  rooms. — Fig.  4.  Piazza  Column,  (fee.  A.  Cornice.  B.  Frieze.  C.  Capital.  D.  Shaft.  E.  Panel.  F. 
Base. — Fig.  5.  Plan  of  Columns.    A.  3  by  4  inch  Joist.    B.  Itoxing. — Fig.  6.  Base  for  first  story. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Partitions. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

Dimensions.     Thirtv-three  feet  wide  ill  front ;  for  the  depth  and  arrangement  see  the  plans.    Two  stories 
high,  exclusive  of  the  cellar  and  cock-loft. 

The  Cellar  will  be  7  feet,  first  story  10  feet  6  inches,  second  story  9  feet  6  inches.    All  to  be  ot 
the  above  height  in  the  clear  when  finished.    The  mason  will  do  all  the  digging  necessary. 

The  first  and  second  tier  of  beams  will  be  3  by  10  inches,  and  placed  16  inches  from  centres ; 
the  trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  all  4  by  10  inches ;  the  third  tier  of  beams  3  by  8  inches,  and  all 
placed  three  feet  from  centres.  The  rafters  to  be  3  by  8  inches,  placed  3  feet  from  centres,  with 
collar  beams  ;  wall  plates  5  by  8  inches  ;  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality  Northern  white  pine,  mill  sawed, 
square  edged,  well  seasoned,-  framed  and  put  on  in  the  best  manner.  The  ends  of  the  beams  will 
be  cut  on  a  bevel,  so  that  the  under  side  may  rest  4  inches  on  the  wall,  and  the  upper  side  enter  the 
wall  but  one  inch.  Two  rows  of  cross-bridging  in  each  tier  of  beams,  done  with  wall  strips,  nailed 
with  two  10-penny  nails  in  each  end.    Sufficient  timber  for  the  piazzas  and  porches. 

The  partitions  throughout  will  be  set  with  3  by  4  inch  joist,  placed  16  inches  from  centres ;  the 
door  studs  to  be  4  by  6  inches.  The  exterior  walls,  will  be  ferred  otT  with  strips  of  hemlock  boards, 
2  inches  wide,  and  placed  16  inches  from  centres.    Ferring  for  ceiling  of  second  story. 

Windows.  For  the  number  and  size  see  the  drawings. — Two  to  be  French  casement  frames  ;  sash  2  inches 
thick,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  bolts  and  knob  latch  ;  the  residue  of  windows  to  be  box 
frames,  sash  1|  inches  thick,  double  hung  with  weights  and  cord  on  patent  pnllies,  patent  sash  fas- 
tenings to  the  first  story  windows.  Outside  Venetian  moulded  blinds,  securely  hung  and  fastened 
to  each  window. 

The  roofs  will  be  planked  witli  hemlock  boards,  laid  with  an  inch  joint,  and  to  be  covered  with 
the  first  quality  bunch  shingles,  laid  5  inches  to  the  weather,  and  well  nailed  ;  lead  to  be  placed  in 
the  valleys.  The  roofs  of  piazzas.  <fcc.  to  be  covered  with  one  cross  tin,  soldered  ;  tin  leaders  to 
carry  the  roof  water  to  the  ground.  Barge  boards,  (fee.  The  cornices  will  be  as  shown  by  the 
drawings.    Scuttle  in  the  roof  securely  hung  and  fastened. 

i'loors.  The  first  and  second  story  floor  will  be  laid  with  the  first  quality  mill  worked,  tongued 

and  grooved,  1^  inch  white  pine  plank,  well  seasoned, and  well  nailed,  laid  in  courses  and  to  be  free 
from  black  or  loose  knots  and  defects  of  every  kind.  The  floor  of  cock-loft  will  be  of  common  1^ 
inch  white  pine  plank. 

stairs.  The  stairs  will  be  as  shown  on  plan.    The  steps  1|  inch,  the  risers  1  inch,  all  of  white  pine, 

with  coves,  (fee.  Step  ladder  from  first  story  to  cellar  enclosed,  and  door  at  top;  step  ladder  from 
second  story  to  cock-loft. — 3h  inch  moulded  rail,  1^  inch  fancy  banisters,  7  inch  newel,  to  the  first 
flight  of  stairs  ;  all  of  mahogany,  well  varnished,  the  stairs  all  to  be  well  put  up  and  timbered. 

Doors.  The  entrance  door  will  be  double  faced  in  4  panels,  2  inches  thick,  hung  with  5  inch  butts  and 

fastened  with  8  inch  door  lock,  with  bolts,  (fee.  The  other  doors  in  first  story  will  be  1|  inches 
thick,  double  faced,  made  in  6  panels,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks,  with 
porcelain  knobs  and  escutcheons.  The  outside  doors  to  have  bolts.  The  doors  in  second  stoiy  will 
be  1|  inches  thick,  double  faced,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks.  All  the  butts, 
bolts,  locks,  (fee.  to  be  of  the  best  American  manufacture, 

Trimmingrs.  The  doors  and  windows  in  the  first  story  will  be  trimmed  with  6  inch  Gothic  architraves ;  the 
parlor,  hall,  and  library  doors  to  have  crown  mouldings.  The  second  story  doors  and  windows  will 
be  trimmed  with  4|  inch  Gothic  architraves.  The  windows  all  to  be  trimmed  to  the  floor,  with 
panel  backs.    A  neat  base  in  each  story  made  of  plank,  and  to  be  moulded. 


Roofs, 

Cornices,  &c. 


piazza  and 
Porclit 


Painting 

and 
Clazing:. 


materials. 


The  piazza  and  porch  will  be  made  as  shown  on  plan.  The  floors  will  be  laid  with  tongued, 
grooved,  beaded  and  planed  narrow  1^  inch  white  pine  plank.  The  ceilings  will  be  done  with 
tongued,  grooved,  beaded  and  planed  narrow  §  inch  boards,  all  laid  in  courses  and  to  be  well  nailed, 
and  free  from  defects  of  every  kind.    For  the  columns,  &.c.  of  the  piazza,  see  the  plate  of  details. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted  will  have  two  good  coats  of  pure  white  lead  in  oil.  The  exte- 
rior will  be  painted  to  imitate  stone  color,  and  to  have  three  coats  and  sanded. 

The  Glass  in  the  Parlor,  Library  and  Hall  of  first  story  will  be  of  the  first  quality  Winslow 
crown  ;  the  residue  of  Glass  will  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cylinder,  all  well  selected  and  to 
be  free  from  stains  and  other  defects — all  to  be  put  in  in  the  best  manner. 

The  materials  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality  ;  the  Lumber  and  Timber  to  be  well  seasoned.  The 
work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and  workmanlike  manner. 


MASON'S  SPECIFICATION. 

DESIGN  9. 

Foundation  There  will  be  a  base  course  composed  of  large  stone,  each  at  least  4  feet  long,  and  of  proportionate 
walls.  width  and  thickness,  laid  crossways  edge  to  edge,  under  the  entire  length  of  walls  ;  the  top  of  base 
course  to  be  8  inches  below  the  cellar  floor  ;  sufficient  base  course  under  the  centre  wall  in  cellar. 
The  exterior  walls  will  start  at  the  base  course,  and  will  be  18  inches  thick  up  to  the  first  story 
floor ;  so  much  of  the  wall  that  comes  above  the  ground,  will  be  laid  in  courses  and  pointed  ; 
foundation  under  piazza  and  porch  columns.  All  the  above  stone  work  shall  be  built  of  the  first 
quality  blue  building  stone,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

Brick  Walls,  'The  exterior  walls  will  start  at  the  first  story  floor,  and  will  be  12  inches  thick  up  to  the  top,  and 
to  be  fiiced  with  the  first  quality  Newburgh  brick,  laid  in  white  mortar,  in  close  joint.  The  centre 
wall  in  cellar  will  be  8  inches  thick.  The  fire-places  and  chimneys  will  be  built  as  shown  on  the 
plans,  each  carried  out  above  the  roof  and  capped  ;  the  topping  out  of  chimneys  to  be  done  with 
Newburgh  brick,  laid  in  cement.  The  brick  work  not  otherwise  specified  will  be  built  of  the  first 
quality  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  the  first  quality  Thomaston  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

Browustone.  A  water  table  8  inches  rise,  with  three  door  sills  in  the  same.  A  moulded  lintel  and  sill  to  each 
window- -for  the  pattern,  see  the  elevations  and  plate  of  Details.  Moulded  belt  course,  8  inches 
rise.  Moulded  caps  to  chimneys.  All  to  be  of  the  first  quality  Connecticut  brown  stone,  well  cut 
and  rubbed. 

Iron  work.  Anchors  to  every  fifth  beam,  also  anchors  to  render  the  building  secure  in  all  its  parts ;  crane  to 
kitchen  fire  place,  with  chains  &c. ;  ai'ch  bars  for  the  same ;  |  inch  round  bars,  well  secured,  to 
the  cellar  windows. 


The  first  and  second  stories  will  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats ;  the  last  of  which  shall  be 
hard  finish  ;  neat  Gothic  Cornice  in  the  first  and  second  story — see  plate  of  Details.  The  ceiling 
of  cellar  to  be  plastered  one  coat.  The  hair  to  be  long  and  sound;  best  Thomaston  lime,  sharp 
sand,  and  Croton  plaster,  and  all  to  be  made  in  the  best  proportions. 

Two  neat  Marble  Mantels  in  first  story,  to  cost  30  dollars,  with  grates,  to  cost  10  dollars ;  Marble 
Manlels  in  second  story,  to  cost  20  dollars,  with  grates  to  cost  8  dollars ;  all  exclusive  of  setting. 
Marble  hearths.     Blue  stone  hearth  to  the  kitchen  fire  place. 

nateriais.        ^^^^  materials  to  be  of  the  first  quality.    The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial,  and 
workmanlike  manner. 


Flasterins'. 


iTIarble  Man- 
tel 


END  EX  EV  AT  ION. 


PLATJ'i  :is 


PL  A  7' a;  36. 


Fi^.  6. 


"Houses  are  built  to  live  in,  and  not  to  look  on  ;  tlierefoie  let  use  be  preferred  before  uni- 
formity, except  when  both  may  be  had."  This  was  the  saying  of  Francis  Bacon,  Lord  Veru- 
1am,  and  the  truth  it  contains  should  ahvnys  have  its  influence  in  the  tiesigning-  of  domestic 
dwellinijs.  The  combination  of  fitness,  unitbrniity  and  variety  in  the  Ibrms  and  arrang-ements 
of  a  building  constitutes  judgment  and  good  taste,  and  no  Building  can  be  correct  in  design 
unless  these  elements  distinctly  and  prominently  appear  in  the  composition.  A  criterion  is 
therefore  afforded  by  which  the  merits  of  Architectural  Designs  may  be  tested,  and  an  opinion 
founded  upon  indubitable  principles  can  thus  be  obtained. 

Perhaps  there  is  no  subject  which  more  deserves  the  attention  of  observers  and  those  who 
are  interested  in  Architecture,  than  (  he  attainment  of  correct  principles  in  the  formation  of  opin- 
ions on  Architectural  compositions-  In  private  and  public  life  they  are  equally  important  and 
useful — they  afford  a  high  source  of  gratification  as  well  as  of  utility,  and  tliey  are  the  means  by 
which  the  Public  \\ould  be  protected  irom  the  effects  of  adopting  impracticable  and  puerile 
productions. 

The  Design  of  this  number  is  a  compact,  cheap,  and  tasteful  framed  dwelling,  with  arrange- 
ments well  adapted  for  a  small  flimily.  The  Ground  Plan  has  a  handsome  Piazza  Entrance, 
Hall  and  Staircase,  with  a  Porch  entrance  in  the  rear.  A  commodious  Parlor  and  Bedroom 
adjoining — a  Kitchen,  Milk  Room  and  Pantry. 

The  second  story  contains  four  Bedrooms  and  a  Closet  or  small  chamber.  The  flue  from  the 
Parlor  is  so  disposed  by  means  of  arching  the  brick  work,  as  to  allow  of  an  entrance  from  the 
passage  to  one  of  the  side  chambers. 


PLATE  XXXVII. 
Perspective  View,  showing  the  Front  and  End  of  the  Building. 

PLATE  XXXVIII. 

Front  and  End  Elevations. 

PLATE  XXXIX. 

First  and  second  story  Plans. 

PLATE  XL. 

Delails. — Fig.  1.  Plan  of  Chimney,  showing  the  opening  for  passing  into  room  in  the  wing.  A.  Second 
Story  Floor.  B.  First  Story  Floor.  C.  Cellar  Floor.  D.  E.  Foundation  for  Chimney.  F.  Fire-place.  G.  Flues. 
H.  Opening,  entering  room  in  wing. 

Figures  2  and  3,  a  Plan  of  the  Siding.— A.  Post.  B.  Sill.  O.  Siding.  D.  Water  Table.  E.  Corner 
Board.   F.  Stone  Work. 

Estimate  $1,000. 


Dimeusions. 


Stories. 


Timber. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

The  Centre  Building  is  twenty-two  feet  wide,  in  front  and  rear,  by  twenty-two  feet  deep.  The 
Wings  are  each  fifteen  feet  wide,  in  front  and  rear,  by  eighteen  feet  deep.  The  Building  to  be  two 
stories  high,  and  a  cellar  under  the  Centre  Building.  For  the  arrangement  and  subdivision  of  the 
several  stories,  see  the  plans. 

T"he  Cellar  will  be  7  feet,  first  story  8  feet,  second  story  8  feet.  All  the  stories  to  be  of  the  above 
height  in  the  clear  when  finished.    The  mason  will  do  all  the  digging  necessary. 

The  posts  4  by  6  inches ;  sills  4  by  6  inches,  interties  4  by  8  inches,  braces  4  by  6  inches, 
plates  4  by  6  inches,  rafters  3  by  6  inches,  and  placed  30  inches  from  centres.  The  beams  will 
be  3  by  8  inches,  and  all  placed  16  inches  from  centres.  The  trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  4  by  8 
inches;  the  door  and  window  posts  to  be  4  by  6  inches.  All  the  above  to  be  of  the  first  quality 
Northern,  mill  sawed,  square  edged,  well  seasoned,  white  pine,  well  framed  and  put  on  in  the  best 
manner.    The  pins  throughout  to  be  of  hard  wood. 

All  the  partitions  to  be  set  with  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist.  The  studs  throughout  the  exterior 
frame  will  be  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist.  The  ceiling  of  the  second  story  will  be  ferred  down  level, 
with  strips  of  plank  placed  16  inches  from  centres. 

For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings. — The  sash  all  1^  inches  thick,  box  frames,  double 
huiig  with  weights,  hemp  cord,  and  patent  puUies. 

The  exterior  siding  will  be  done  with  rabbetted  weather  boarding,  and  all  put  on  flush  ;  to  be 
done  with  |  incli  white  pine  boards,  and  to  average  6  inches  wide,  bead  corner  boards,  &c.  All  to 
be  free  from  loose  or  unsound  knots,  and  to  be  well  nailed.  For  the  plan  of  weather-boarding,  see 
plate  of  Details. 

Boofs,  The  roofs  will  be  coTered  with  the  first  quality  pine  bunch  shingles,  laid  not  more  than  4|  inches 

Cornices,  &c.  to  the  weather,  and  to  be  securely  nailed  to  oak  lath  of  1  by  2  inches ;  the  lath  to  be  well  nailed  to 

the  rafters.    The  gutters  will  be  of  timber,  with  mouldings  planted  upon  the  same,  neat  frieze,  bed 

mouldings,  &c.    A  scuttle  in  roof,  securely  hung  and  fastened. 


Fartitions 
and 
Studding-. 

Windows. 
Siding-. 


Floors. 


Base. 

Doors 

and 
Trlftuulugs. 


The  first  and  second  story  floor  will  be  laid  with  the  first  quality  merchantable,  mill  worked, 
planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1^  inch  white  pine  seasoned  plank,  of  the  usual  width,  laid  in  courses, 
well  nailec^  and  to  be  free  from  black  or  unsound  knots,  shakes,  (fee. 

A  plank  bead  base,  6  inches  high,  in  first  story  ;  board  bead  base,  6  inches  high,  in  second  story. 

The  entrance  doors  will  be  1|  inches  thick,  double  faced,  made  in  four  panels,  hung  with  butts, 
and  fastened  with  7  inch  rim-locks.  The  doors  in  parlor  will  be  1|  inches  thick,  double  faced,  made 
in  four  panels,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks.  The  other  doors  throughout 
will  be  I4-  inches  thick,  single  faced,  made  in  4  panels,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  5  inch 
rim-locks,  hra?;s  knobs  and  escuioh' ons  to  all  the  locks.  The  locks  and  butts  all  to  be  of  the  best 
American  manufacture. 

The  doors  and  windows  in  first  story  of  Centre  Building  will  be  trimmed  with  neat  5  inch  archi- 
traves, with  band  moulding.*?,  and  the  doors  to  have  crown  mouldings.  These  windows  trimmed  to 
the  floor,  with  panel  backs,  (fee.  The  residue  of  doors  and  windows  will  be  trimmed  with  4  inch 
bead  casings,  with  band  mouldings,  and  the  windows  trimmed  on  plank  sills,  with  neat  facia  under 
the  same.  Venetian  blinds  to  each  window,  to  be  securely  hung  and  fastened  with  patent  fasten- 
ings.   One  pair  of  cellar  doors,  with  cheeks,  &.c.  hung  with  hooks  and  hinges. 


• 


stairs. 


Piazza, 
milk  Room, 


Blantels. 


Painting 

iiud 
Ci  lazing. 


Klulvrials. 


The  stairs  to  be  as  shown  on  plan.  The  steps  all  IJ  inch  thick,  the  risers  1  inch  thick,  of 
white  pine,  with  coves,  &c. ;  2|  inch  round  rail,  1|  inch  turned  balusters,  5  inch  newel,  all  well 
varnished.  Step  ladder  from  first  story  to  cellar,  enclosed  with  panels  and  a  door  at  top ;  step  lad- 
der from  second  story  to  scuttle  in  roof. 

The  piazza  will  be  as  shown  by  drawing.  The  floor  will  be  laid  with  planed,  tongued  and 
grooved,  1|  inch  white  pine  plank.  The  roof  to  be  covered  with  common  H.  tin,  soldered  and 
warranted  tight.  Piazza  to  be  ceiled  with  tongued,  grooved,  and  beaded,  narrow  |  inch  boards, 
well  nailed. 

The  milk  room  and  pantry  as  shown  on  plan,  weather-boarded  on  the  outside,  inside  sheathed, 
ceiled  with  boards,  floor  laid  with  1|  inch  plank,  neat  cornice,  roof  of  shingles — all  of  same  quality 
as  those  described  for  the  maiii  house. 

A  neat  Pilaster  Mantel,  with  baso,  caps,  shelf,  bed  moulding  under  shelf,  frieze,  &c.  to  the  parlor, 
and  one  chamber  fire-place  ;  1\  inch  shelf  to  kitchen  fire-place,  supported  on  1^  inch  brackets — all 
painted  two  coats  of  black  and  varnished. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  will  have  two  coats  of  the  best  pure  white  lead  in  oil. 
The  Glass  throughout  to  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cylinder,  free  from  stains  or  defects  of 
any  kind. 

The  materials  to  be  of  good  quality.  The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial,  and  work- 
manlike manner. 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 


Foundation 
walls. 


DESIGN  10. 

The  Mason  will  do  all  the  digging  requisite  to  make  a  cellar  under  the  centre  building;  also  dig 
trenches  for  the  foundation  of  the  wings. 

A  base  course  composed  of  large  stone,  each  piece  at  least  2  feet  6  long,  and  of  proportionate 
width  and  thickness,  laid  crossways,  edge  to  edge,  under  the  entire  length  of  walls ;  the  flat  side  of 
stone  down,  the  joints  well  filled  in  with  stone  chips  and  mortar.  The  top  of  base  cburse  to  centre 
building  to  be  6  inches  below  the  cellar  floor  ;  and  to  the  wings  to  be  2  feet  below  the  surface  of  the 
groiuid.  From  the  base  course  the  walls  will  be  18  inches  thick  up  to  the  proper  height  to  receive 
the  timber  sill.  That  portion  of  the  exterior  wall  above  ground  will  be  laid  in  courses  and  pointed. 
All  to  be  built  of  good  hard  stone,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar. 

Brick  Work.  The  cliimiieys  will  be  as  shown  on  plan,  built  of  good  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  best  lime  and 
sand  mortar.  Chimneys  carried  out  above  the  roof  and  capped  with  stone  ;  trimmer  arches  for 
hearths  ;  piers  for  piazza,  porch  and  milk  room. 


Plastering. 


Fire  Stuffs, 


Materials. 


The  first  and  second  stories  throughout  to  be  lathed,  and  plastered  two  coats  and  a  skim,  finished 
plain.  Tlie  hair  to  be  long  and  sound;  best  Thomaston  lime,  sharp  sand,  Croton  plaster,  and  all 
to  be  made  in  the  best  proportions. 

Brown  stone  fire  stuff"  to  two  fire-places.    Blue  flag  hearth  to  kitchen  fire-place. 

The  materials  to  be  of  good  quality  ;  the  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial  and  workman- 
like manner. 


PLATE  38. 


FRONT  ELEVATION. 


END  ELEVATION 


r/jA  TK  39. 


Fi  r  .t  f 


tStory  . 


The  little  Homestead  represented  in  this  number  is  confidently  offered  as  a  specimen  of  rural 
Architecture,  that,  considering  the  economy  of  outlay  and  taste  displayed,  has  in  no  country 
been  surpassed.  A  model  for  small  Farm  Houses,  its  exterior  combines  features  of  the  modern 
Mansion  and  Merchant's  Cottage,  with  an  air  of  comfort  and  solidity  that  contrasts  with  the 
hybrid  structures  on  the  generality  of  Farms, — structures  which,  to  the  traveller,  too  olten  give 
the  idea  of  their  having  been  raised  for  temporary  convenience,  and  waiting  to  be  replaced  by 
others.    We  invite  the  attention  of  Country  Builders  to  this  class  of  Designs. 

By  reference  to  the  Plans,  the  accommodation  for  a  small  family  will  be  apparent. 

The  first  story  Plan  shows  a  Piazza  front  and  rear ;  an  entrance  Hall  and  Staircase ;  a  Parlor 
and  a  large  Kitchen.  Adjoining,  and  opening  into  the  Kitchen  there  are  two  small  Bed  Rooms, 
a  Milk  Room  and  a  Pantry.  There  is  a  doorway  from  the  Kitchen  to  the  back  Piazza — an 
arrangement  very  desirable  in  Farm  Dwellings. 

The  second  story  Plan  has  two  commodious  Bed  Rooms,  with  Closets,  and  two  small  Rooms, 
and  a  Landing. 


PLATE  XLI. 
Perspective,  showing  the  Front  and  Side  of  the  Building. 

PLATE  XLII. 

Front  and  Side  Elevations. 

PLATE    X  L  [  I  ! . 

The  First  and  second  story  Plans 

PLATE  XLIV. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  Entablature  of  Piazzas.  A.  Blocking.  B.  Cornice.  C.  Frieze.  D.  Architrave. — Fig. 
2.  Column  for  Piazza.  A.  Capital.  B.  Shaft.  C.  Section.  D.  Base. — Fig.  3.  Cornice  of  Main  House.  A. 
Blocking.  B.  Cornice.  C  Frieze.  D.  Architrave  Moulding.  E.  Corner  Board.  F.  Weather  Boards. — Fig. 
4.  Trimtaiing  of  Doors  and  Windows.  A.  Architrave.  B.  Backing.  C.  Moulding.  D.  Bead  Casing. — Fia:s.  5 
and  6.  Base  for  first  and  second  stories. 


Estimate  $1,300. 


CAEPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 

Dimcusious.  The  Main  Building  is  twenty-two  feet  wide,  in  front  and  ^ar,  by  twenty-six  feet  deep,  and  two 
stories  liigh.  There  will  be  a  Lean-to,  of  one  story  high,  across  the  rear,  and  on  a  portion  of  each 
side.  Cellar  under  the  main  building.  For  the  arrangement  and  subdivision  of  the  several  stories 
see  the  plans. 


stories. 


Timber. 


Partitions 

and 
studding. 

IVinAoYvs. 

Midiug. 

RoofS) 


The  Cellar  will  be  7  feet,  first  story  9  feet,  second  stoi  y  8  feet.  The  Lean-to  will  be  of  the  same 
height  as  the  first  story.  All  the  stories  to  be  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear  when  finished.  The 
mason  will  do  all  the  digging. 

The  posts  4  by  8  inches ;  sills  4  by  8  inches,  interties  4  by  8  inches,  braces  4  by  6  inches, 
plates  5  by  6  inches,  rafters  3  by  6  inches,  and  placed  30  inches  from  centres.  The  beams  will 
be  3  by  8  inches,  and  all  placed  16  inches  from  centres.  The  trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  4  by  8 
inches ;  the  door  and  window  posts  4  by  6  inches.  The  beam  extending  over  the  kitchen,  and 
supporting  the  second  story  of  main  house  4  by  12  inches.  The  pins  throughout  to  be  of  hard 
wood.  All  the  timber  to  be  of  the  first  quality  mill  sawed,  square  edged,  well  seasoned  white 
pine,  well  framed,  and  put  on  in  the  best  manner. 

All  the  partitions  to  be  set  with  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist.  The  studs  throughout  the  exterior 
frame  will  be  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist.  The  ceiling  of  second  story  level.  The  ceiling  of  the  first 
story,  extension  or  Lean-to,  will  be  ferred  down  level.  All  to  bo  done  with  strips  of  plank  placed 
16  inches  from  centres. 

For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings. — The  sash  all  1^  inches  thick,  box  frames,  double 
hung  with  hemp  cord,  weights,  on  patent  pullies. 

The  exterior  siding  will  be  done  with  rabbetted  weather  boarding,  and  all  put  on  flush  ;  to  be 
done  with  |  inch  white  pine  boards,  averaging  6  inches  wide,  bead  corner  boards,  &c.  All  to  be 
free  from  defects  of  every  kind.    For  the  plan  of  weather-boarding,  see  No.  10. 


The  roofs  will  be  planked  with  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1|  inch  white  pine  plank,  laid  in 
Cornices,  &c.  courses,  well  nailed,  and  to  be  covered  with  the  first  quality  cross  tin,  soldered  and  put  on  in  the 
best  manner. 

The  cornices  will  be  as  shown  on  the  elevations,  formed  on  brackets.  The  gutters  will  be  lined 
with  tin ;  tin  leaders  to  carry  the  roof  water  to  the  ground.  A  scuttle  in  the  roof,  securely  hung 
and  fastened. 


Floors. 


Base. 

Door«i 

and 
Trimmings. 


Tlie  first  and  second  story  floors  will  be  laid  with  the  first  quality  merchantable,  mill  worked, 
planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1^^  inch  white  pine  seasoned  plank,  of  the  usual  width,  laid  in  courses, 
well  nailed,  and  to  be  free  from  black  or  unsound  knots,  &c. 

A  plank  bead  base,  6  inches  high,  in  the  first  and  second  story,  with  a  torus  on  top  of  the  base. 

The  entiiUicc  doors  will  be  If  inches  thick,  double  faced,  made  in  four  panels,  hung  with  butts, 
and  fastened  with  7  inch  rim-locks.  The  door  in  the  parlor,  and  from  first  story  hall  to  kitchen, 
will  be  li  inches  thick,  double  faced,  made  in  four  panels,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  6 
inch  rim-locks.  The  other  doors  throughout  the  house  will  be  1^  inches  thick,  single  faced,  made 
in  4  panels,  hung  with  butts,  and  fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks,  brass  knobs  and  escutcheons  to 
all  the  locks.    The  locks,  butts,  bolts,  &c.,  all  to  be  of  the  best  American  manufacture. 

The  doors  and  windows  throughout  will  be  trimmed  with  neat  5  inch  bead  casings,  with  band 
mouldings.  The  windows  in  the  parlor  to  be  trimmed  to  the  floor.  The  doors  and  windows  in 
the  parlor  and  first  story  hall  will  have  a  neat  crown  moulding  over  each.  The  second  story 
windows  will  be  trimmed  upon  plank  sills,  with  neat  facia  underneath.  Outside  panel  shutters  1^ 
such  thick,  hung  to  bin  :o; .  and  fastened  with  bolts,  &c.  to  each  window  in  the  first  story.  Green 


stairs. 


Piazza. 


Mantels. 


Paiutiug: 

and 
dazing'. 


Materials. 


Venetian  blinds,  moulded  on  one  side,  to  each  Avindow,  above  the  first  story, 
doors,  with  checks,  &c.  hung  with  hooks  and  hinges. 


One  pair  of  cellar 


The  stairs  to  be  as  laid  down  on  the  plan.  The  steps  IJ  inch  thick,  the  risers  1  inch  thick,  with 
coves,  &c.,  all  of  white  pine;  2|  inch  round  rail,  1^  inch  turned  balusters,  5  inch  newel,  all  of 
mahogany,  well  varnished.  Step  ladder  from  first  story  to  cellar,  enclosed  with  panel  work,  and 
door  at  top ;  step  ladder  from  the  second  story  to  the  roof. 

The  piazzas  will  be  as  shown  by  the  drawings.  The  floors  will  be  laid  with  planed,  tongued 
and  grooved,  1^  inch  white  pine  plank.  The  roof  covered  as  before  described.  Ceiling  to  be  done 
with  tongued,  grooved,  and  beaded,  narrow  I  inch  boards,  well  nailed.  The  pilasters  to  be  as 
shown  by  the  plans,  with  neat  capitals,  base,  &c.  All  the  wood  work  of  the  piazzas  that  is  shown 
must  be  free  from  defects,  loose  or  black  knots,  &c. 

A  neat  Pilaster  Mantel,  with  base,  caps,  shelf,  bed  moulding  under  shelf,  frieze,  &c.  to  the  parlor 
and  the  principal  chamber  fire-places  ;  inch  shelf  to  kitchen  fire-place,  supported  by  1^  inch 
brackets — all  to  be  painted  in  imitation  of  marble  and  varnished  two  coats. 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  will  have  two  coats  of  the  first  quality  pure  English  white 
lead  in  oil.  The  Glass  throughout  to  be  of  the  first  quality  American  cylinder,  free  from  stains  oi 
defects  of  any  kind. 


The  materials  to  be  of  the  quality  specified  above, 
tial,  and  workmanlike  manner. 


The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substau- 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 


DieKingr. 


Foundation 


DESIGN  11. 

The  Mason  will  do  all  the  digging  necessary  to  make  a  cellar  of  22  by  26  feet,  or  under  the  main 
building ;  also  dig  the  trenches  for  the  foundation  of  the  Lean-to. 

A  base  course  composed  of  large  stone,  each  piece  at  least  2  feet  6  inches  long,  and  of  propor- 
tionate width  and  thickness,  laid  crossvvays,  edge  to  edge,  mider  the  entire  length  of  walls ;  the  flat 
side  of  each  stone  down,  the  joints  well  filled  in  with  stone  chips  and  mortar.  The  top  of  base 
course  to  the  main  building  will  be  6  inches  below  the  cellar  floor.  The  top  of  base  course  to  the 
Lean-to  will  be  2  feet  below  the  surface  of  the  ground.  Prom  the  base  course  the  walls  will  be  18 
inches  thick  up  to  the  first  story  floor.  That  portion  of  the  exterior  wall  above  ground  will  be  laid 
in  courses  and  pointed.  All  to  be  built  of  good  building  stone,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sharp  sand 
mortar. 

Brick  woric.  .  The  chimneys  will  be  as  shown  on  the  plans,  built  of  good  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  the  best 
lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar.  Chimneys  carried  out  above  the  roof  and  capped  with  cut  stone ; 
trimmer  arches  to  the  hearth  ;  piers  for  columns  of  the  piazzas. 


Plasteriug. 


fire  Stuff. 


Note. 


Materials. 


The  first  and  second  stories  throughout  to  be  lathed,  and  plastered  two  coats  and  a  skim,  finished 
plain;  white  washed  throughout  two  coats.  The  hair  to  be  long  and  sound;  best  Thomaston 
lime,  sharp  sand,  (fee,  and  all  to  be  in  the  best  proportions. 

Brown  stone  fire  stuff  to  two  fire-places.    Blue  flagging  hearth  to  kitchen  fire-place. 

There  is  no  oven  shown  in  any  of  the  plans  of  the  "American  Architect."  The  reason  has 
been  given  in  a  previous  number.  If  it  is  considered  important  by  any  one  wishing  to  build  after 
this  design,  to  have  a  brick  oven,  it  can  easily  be  built  in  the  cellar,  under  the  kitchen  fire-place. 

The  materials  to  be  of  good  quality  ;  the  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat.,  substantial  and  workman- 
like manner. 


FRONT  ELEVATION. 


SIDE  ELEVATION 


P/,A  Th'  43. 


/6.e 


Is 


/6-  o 


TLATE  4^4: 


The  design  which  we  present  with  this  number  is  calculated  for  a  neat  and  compact  dwell- 
ing. The  bold  and  handsome  cornice  of  the  roof  imparts  to  it  a  feature  of  beauty  which  is 
advantageous  to  the  appearance  of  isolated  Buildings.  The  brackets  which  support  the  cornice 
add  but  little  to  the  expense  and  greatly  enhance  the  general  eflect.  In  the  arrangement, 
a  Verandah,  in  the  front,  is  substituted  for  the  ordinary  piazza, — the  light  trellace  supports  Avith 
the  ornamental  cornice  and  roof,  shown  in  the  Perspective  view  and  Elevations,  cannot  fail  to 
attract  the  attention  of  tasteful  observers,  and  be  preferred  whenever  adapted  to  Country 
dwellings  of  this  class.  The  Verandah  and  bracketted  cornice  are  highly  appropriate,  uniform 
in  style,  and  combining  the  essential  qualities,  utility,  beauty  and  cheapness. 

By  an  inspection  of  the  Plans  it  will  be  seen  that  the  Dwelling  is  calculated  for  a  large  family. 
On  the  first  story  there  are  two  Parlors  with  sliding  doors  between  them.  An  entrance  Hall 
and  staircase,  a  large  kitchen  with  ample  closet  room,  a  bed-room  and  a  small  room  adjoining 
the  rear  entrance. 

The  second  story  contains  seven  sleeping  rooms  with  water  closet  and  wardrobe  accommoda- 
tion. In  this  story  a  Bath  room  is  contrived.  The  latter  arrangement  is  not  very  usual  in 
country  dwellings,  but  the  contribution  which  it  would  afford  to  the  means  of  obtaining  health  and 
physical  enjoyment  by  the  members  of  a  family,  is  a  potent  recommendation  for  its  adoption. 

PLATE  XLV. 
A  Perspective  View  showing  the  Front  and  Side  of  the  Building. 

PLATE  XLVI. 

The  Front  and  Side  Elevations. 

PLATE  XLVII. 

The  First  and  second  story  Plans. 

PLATE  XLVIir. 

Details. — Fig.  1.  Principal  Cornice. — A.  Cornice. — B.  Front  of  one  of  the  Brackets  or  Cantilevers. — C. 
Frieze. — D.  Side  of  one  of  the  Cantilevers. — Fig.  2.  Cornice  for  Parlor. — Fig.  3.  Another  patern  for  Parlor 
Cornice. — Fig.  4,  and  5.  Bases  for  the  Parlors. 


Estimate  $3,500. 


CARPENTERS'  SPECIFICATION. 


Dimcusions 


Stories. 


Xiuiber. 


Hurt  i  ( luiisi 

and 
Studding. 

Windows. 
Siding. 


Roofs, 
Cornices,  &c, 


Floors. 


Stairs. 


Trimmings. 


Thirty-four  feet  wide  in  front  and  rear,  by  thirty-four*feet  deep  ou  each  side  ;  two  stories  high, 
exclusive  of  the  cellar.    For  the  arrangement  and  snbdivision  of  the  several  stories  see  the  plans. 

The  cellar  will  be  8  feet,  first  story  10  feet  6  inches,  second  story  9  feet  6  inches,  Breast  1  foot  6 
inches.  All  the  stories  to  be  of  the  above  height  in  the  clear  when  finished.  The  digging  will  be 
done  by  the  mason. 

The  posts  5  by  9  inches,  sills  6  by  9  inches,  interties  5  by  9  inches,  braces  5  by  8  inches, 
plates  5  by  9  inches,  hip  rafters  6  by  8  inches,  other  rafters  3  by  6  inches,  and  all  placed  30  inches 
from  centres.  The  beams  3  by  10  inches,  trimmers  and  trimmer  beams  4  by  10  inches,  and  all  to 
be  placed  16  inches  from  centres.  Each  tier  of  lieanis  to  be  cross  bridged  with  wall  strips,  well 
nailed,  and  two  rows  in  each  tier  of  beams.  The  door  and  window  posts  throughout  to  be  4  by  6 
inches.  AH  the  aljove  to  be  of  the  first  quality  northern  white  pine,  mill  sawed,  well  seasoned,  put 
on  and  framed  in  the  liest  manner,  pins  all  of  locust  or  oak.. 

All  the  partitions  will  be  set  with  studding,  3  by  4  inch  hemlock  joist.  The  studs  throughout  the 
exterior  will  be  3  by  4  inch  joist,  and  all  to  be  set  16  inches  from  centres.  The  exterior  will  be 
ferred  off  with  strips  of  hemlock  boards,  all  placed  ]6  inches  from  cetitres.  The  ceiling  of  the 
second  story  will  be  ferred  down  level  with  joist  and  strips  of  plank,  well  sectued  to  the  rafters. 

For  the  number  and  size,  see  the  drawings  ;  all  to  be  made  as  French  casements  ;  sash  all  2  inches 
thick,  hung  with  btitts,  and  fastened  with  patent  French  knob-latch,  and  flush  brass  spring  bolts. 

The  exterior  siding  will  be  done  with  rabbetted  weather  boarding,  and  all  put  on  flush  ;  to  be 
1  inch  white  pine  boards,  6  inches  wide,  bead  corner  boards,  &c.  All  to  be  free  from  defects 
of  every  kind,  well  nailed. 

The  roof  will  be  planked  with  good  planed,  tongued  and  grooved  1\  inch  white  pine  plank,  laid 
in  courses,  and  well  nailed — and  to  be  covered  with  the  first  quality  one  cross  tin,  put  on  in  best 
manner,  soldered  and  warranted  tight.  Cross  tin  leaders  to  carry  the  roof  water  to  the  ground — the 
gutters  will  be  lined  with  tin. 

The  cornices  will  be  as  shown  by  the  drawings,  scuttle  in  roof  securely  hung  and  fastened. 

The  first  and  second  story  floors  will  be  laid  with  the  first  quality,  mill  worked,  tongued  and 
grooved  and  planed  1^  inch  white  pine  plank,  laid  in  courses,  well  nailed,  and  to  average  7  inches 
wide.    All  to  be  free  from  black  or  loose  knots,  and  defects  of  every  kind.. 

The  stairs  as  laid  down  on  the  plans.  The  steps  1^  inch.  The  risers  I  inch,  all  of  clear  white 
pine,  well  put  up,  and  to  have  coves,  brackets,  (fee.  Step,  ladder  from  first  story  to  the  cellar,  with 
guard  rail,  and  to  be  enclosed  at  top  with  raking  panels,  door,  <fcc. 

Step  ladder  from  the  second  story  to  the  roof,  3  inch  roimd  rail^  1|  irich  turned  balusters,  6  inch 
newel  to  the  stairs,  all  to  be  of  the  first  quality  black  walnut ;  two  balusters  on  each  step — well 
varnished.    The  stairs  all  put  up  in  the  best  manner. 

The  front  and  rear  doors  will  be  2  inches  thick,  double  faced,,  made  in  6  panels,  hung  with  butts, 
and  fastened  with  8  inch  front  door  lock.  These  doors  will  each  have  side  and  fan  hghts.  The 
other  doors  in  the  first  story  will  be  made  in  6  panels,  double  faced,  1|  inches  thick,  hung  with  butts 
and  fastened  with  6  inch  mortice  locks,  except  kitchen  and  closet  doors,  which  will  ^be  fastened  with 
6  inch  rim-locks.  The  sliding  doors  will  be  made  in  6  panels,  double  faced,  2  inches  thick,  and  to 
have  ways,  sheaves,  rollers,  <fec.;  spring  bolts  on  one  door,  astragal  mortice  lock  on  the  other ; 
knobs  and  escutcheons  on  each  door. 

The  doors  in  second  story  (except  closet  doors)  will  be  made  in  6  panels,  double  faced,  1|  inches 
thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  6  inch  rim-locks.  The  closet  doors  in  this  story  will  be 
made  in  6  panels,  single  faced,  1^  inch  thick,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  5  inch  rim-locks. 
The  wardrobe  doors  to  be  1^  inch  thicic,  single  faced,  hung  with  butts  and  fastened  with  small  locks, 
bolts,  (fee.  All  the  locks  to  be  of  the  first  quality  American  manufacture.  The  knobs  and  escutch- 
eons in  the  first  story  to  be  white  porcelain,  and  in  second  (rose-wood)  mineral. 

The  sliding  doors  will  be  trimmed  with  8  inch  broken  head  Architraves,  upon  a  bead  jamb,  with 
band  mouldings,  crown  mouldings,  cluster  beads,  <fcc.    The  doors  and  windows  in  the  first  story 


Veraudali 

and 
Porcli. 


Wardrobf. 


Painting 

and 
Glazing. 


materials. 


(except  kitchen,)  will  be  trimmed  with  neat  6  inch  Architraves,  upon  a  bead  ground,  with  band 
mouldings ;  crown  moulding  to  the  doors.  The  second  story  doors  and  windows  will  be  trimmed 
with  neat  5  inch  Architraves,  upon  a  bead  ground,  and  to  have  band  mouldings.  The  kitchen  and 
the  inside  of  closet  doors  will  be  trimmed  with  5  inch  bead  casings,  with  band  mouldings.  The 
first  story  windows,  except  kitchen,  will  be  trimmed  down  to  the  floor  with  panel  backs,  <kc.  The 
residue  of  windows  throughout,  will  be  trimmed  upon  a  plank  sill.  A  neat  planTc  base  in  the  1st  and 
2d  story  rooms  and  hall,  with  necking  and  moulding ;  bead  board  base  in  the  kitchen  and  closets. 

The  verandah,  porch,  &c.  will  be  as  shown  by  the  drawings.  The  floors  to  be  laid  with  the  first 
quality  narrow  Avhite  pine  1^  inch  plank,  laid  in  courses,  in  white  lead,  and  to  be  well  nailed.  The 
ceiling  to  be  done  with  the  first  quahty  narrow  |  inch  boards:  all  to  be  tongued,  grooved,  and 
planed.  The  column,  cornice,  &c.  to  be  as  shown  on  elevations,  and  all  to  be  well  timbered  and 
put  up  in  l)est  manner.    Roof  one  cross  tin,  put  on  in  same  manner  as  the  main  roof. 

The  closets  to  be  fully  shelved.  The  wardrobes  to  have  hooks  and  pins  above,  and  drawers 
beneath  ;  all  as  usual. 

A  nfat  Pilaster  Mantel,  with  neat  caps,  base,  shelf,  crown  moulding  under  shelf,  to  one  fire-place 
in  1st  story,  and  two  fire-placns  in  second  story. 

[The  Bath,  Water  Closet,  and  other  plumbers'  work  will  be  put  in  or  not,  as  may  be  desirable.] 

All  the  wood  work  usually  painted,  will  have  three  good  coats  of  pure  white  lead  in  oil,  Tho 
roofs  will  be  painted  two  coats ;  the  floor  of  verandah  painted  two  coats  and  spotted ;  the  verandah 
roof  painted  in  dark  and  light  green  stripes. 

The  Glass  throughout  the  first  and  second  story  will  be  of  the  first  quality  Winslow  crown  ;  the 
residue  of  glass  will  be  of  first  quality  American  cylinder,  well  selected,  and  to  be  free  from  defects 
of  every  kind,  and  to  be  glazed  in  the  best  manner. 

The  materials  all  to  be  of  the  quality  specified.  The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial, 
and  workmanlike  manner. 


MASONS'  SPECIFICATION. 


Foundation 
walls. 


DESIGN  12. 

There  will  be  a  base  course  composed  of  large  stone,  each  piece  at  least  3  feet  6  inches  long, 
and  of  proportionate  width  and  thickness,  laid  crossways,  edge  to  edge,  under  the  entire  length  of 
walls  ;  a  base  course  2  feet  wide,  under  the  hall  partitions  ;  the  flat  side  of  stone  down,  the  joints 
well  filled  in  with  small  stone  and  mortar.  The  top  of  base  course  to  be  10  inches  below  the  cel- 
lar floor.  F'rom  the  base  course  the  exterior  walls  will  be  20  inches  thick  up  to  the  first  story  floor; 
built  of  good  hard  stone,  laid  in  Thomaston  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar.  So  much  of  wall  as 
shows  above  the  ground  will  be  laid  in  courses  and  pointed,, 

Brickwork.  The  walls  under  halt  partitions  will  start  at  the  base  course,  and  will  be  8  inches  thick  up  to  the 
first  story  floor.  Chimneys  and  fire  places  built  as  shown  on  the  plans.  The  exterior  walls  to  be 
be  filled  in  with  brick  upon  edge.  All  the  brick  (except  filling  in  brick,  which  may  be  salmon,)  will 
be  of  the  first  quality  hard  burnt  brick,  laid  in  the  best  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar.  Piers  under 
piazza  columns. 

Crane  to  kitchen  fire-place,  with  chains^  pot  hooks,  <fcc, ;,  1  inch  round  bars  to  cellar  windows 
placed  5  inches  apart,  well  secured. 

The  first  and  second  stories  will  be  lathed,  and  plastered  three  coats,  the  last  of  which  shall  be 
hard  finish.  A  neat  Grecian  cornice  in  the  first  story  hall,  and  one  room;  enriched  cornice  in  par- 
lors ;  small  cornices  run  in  the  hall  and  large  rooms  in  the  second  story  ;  the  residue  of  plastering 
finished  plain.  The  ceiling  of  cellar  to  be  plastered  two  coats.  The  hair  to  be  long  and  sound ; 
best  Thomaston  lime  and  sharp  sand  mortar ;  best  Croton  plaster ;  and  all  to  be  made  in  the  best 
proportions. 

Two  mantels  in  the  parlors  to  cost  forty  dollars  each  ;  and  two  grates  to  cost  12  dollars  each ; 
marbli;  hearths.  Three  grates  in  1st  and  2d  story  fire  places  to  cost  8  dollars  each.  Blue  stone 
hearth  and  mantel  to  kitchen  fire-place.    Caps  to  chimneys  of  brown  stone. 

The  materials  to  be  of  the  quality  specified  above.  The  work  to  be  done  in  a  neat,  substantial^ 
and  workmanlike  manner. 


Iron  Work. 


Plastering. 


Marble 
Rlantcls, 
Orates  &c. 


iUatcrials. 


I*Z,AT^  46. 


SIDE  ELEVATION, 

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